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Ingredientes
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet mint chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3 less fat reduced fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- variety of melted chocolates/sprinkles to decorate
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