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Ingredients
- 8 oz 70% cacao bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 6 T unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 t salt
- 1 t vanilla
- 1/3 cup + 1 T (1.2 oz) AP flour
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs, divided in half
- hefty pinch of coarse grey sea salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 381g | |
| Calories 1201 | |
| Calories from Fat 335 | 28% |
| Total Fat 37.72g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 19.16g | 77% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 686mg | 229% |
| Sodium 792mg | 33% |
| Potassium 215mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 201.65g | 54% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 201.51g | 134% |
| Protein 18.84g | 30% |
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