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Ingredients
- 6 egg whites (from large eggs)
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (about 4 ½ ounces) confectioners sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 102g | |
| Calories 391 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 582mg | 24% |
| Potassium 66mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 100.35g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 100.04g | 67% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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