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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 10 T (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter (I added a pinch of salt to this recipe)
- 2 1/4 cups AP flour
- 1/4 t baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 t fresh lemon juice
- zest of 1 large lemon (I used 2 small and next time would increase)
- 1 t vanilla
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 294g | |
| Calories 1011 | |
| Calories from Fat 425 | 42% |
| Total Fat 48.16g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 27.35g | 109% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 519mg | 173% |
| Sodium 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium 165mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 135.5g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 134.77g | 90% |
| Protein 12.84g | 21% |
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