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Ingredients
- 114 grams/4 oz of all-purpose flour (1 cup minus 2 tablespoons)**
- 3 tablespoons (14 grams) unsweetened Hershey’s Dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg whites at room temperature
- 114 grams of granulated sugar (1/2 cup plus 4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2/3 cup to 1 cup shelled pistachio pieces
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 382g | |
| Calories 1057 | |
| Calories from Fat 131 | 12% |
| Total Fat 14.85g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2.05g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1385mg | 58% |
| Potassium 349mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 202.73g | 54% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 10% |
| Sugars 115.94g | 77% |
| Protein 26.17g | 42% |
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