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Ingredientes
- Three years ago: Gooey Butter Strawberry Shortcake
- Four years ago: Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Amaretto Cake Pops (on Pretzel Sticks!)
- Five years ago: Lemon Madeleines with Mango and Raspberry Curd
- Shortbreads with Lemon Whipped Icing
View Full Recipe at Willow Bird Baking
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 16g | |
| Calories 73 | |
| Calories from Fat 25 | 34% |
| Total Fat 2.77g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.65g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 63mg | 3% |
| Potassium 10mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 11.55g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 6.44g | 4% |
| Protein 0.61g | 1% |
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