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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 2 mandarin oranges, such as satsumas or clementines
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cuporganic, virgin coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely grated dried, sweetened coconut, divided
- 3 Tbsps cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
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