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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 12 tablespoons (6 oounces) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup Lyle's Golden Syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs (about 1 sleeve of crackers)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
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