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Ingredients
- 2 oz hazelnut meal (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 oz (4 T) unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 T light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 t instant espresso
- 1.5 oz (1/3 cup) AP flour
- Pinch salt
- 1 t vanilla
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 111g | |
| Calories 446 | |
| Calories from Fat 135 | 30% |
| Total Fat 15.39g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 9.73g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium 21mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 78.11g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 70.96g | 47% |
| Protein 0.17g | 0% |
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