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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Three years ago: Peanut Butter Cup Bars
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- For the Filling:
- 6 egg yolks, at room temperature
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- For the Meringue Topping:
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 6 egg whites, at room temperature
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 127g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 430 | |
| Calories from Fat 106 | 25% |
| Total Fat 12.03g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 6.52g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium 238mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 76.79g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 3% |
| Sugars 59.76g | 40% |
| Protein 6.01g | 10% |
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