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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 tbsp boiling water
- ½ tsp saffron, crumbled
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
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