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Ingredientes
- Grammyâs Snowball Doughnuts
- 1 c. sugar
- 4 T. butter, softened
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 c. 2% milk
- 1 t. vanilla
- 1/2 t. salt
- 2 t. fresh ground nutmeg
- 1 T. baking powder
- 3 c. flour
- Canola oil for frying
- Cinnamon Sugar in a paper bag
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