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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- ½ cup shortening (I used Crisco)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs (I used large)
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 cup applesauce
- 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¾ tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cinnamon (ground)
- 1 tsp. nutmeg (ground)
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