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Ingredientes
- Shortening, for greasing dishes and utensils
- 15 oz. miniature marshmallows
- 2 tbsp. water
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. light corn syrup
- 1 tsp. clear vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. lemon or almond extract
- ½ tsp. salt
- 7-8 cups confectioners’ sugar
- gel food coloring
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