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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 12 ounce white chocolate (chopped and divided)
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled, plus more for parchment)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 73g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 332 | |
| Calories from Fat 148 | 45% |
| Total Fat 16.78g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 9.84g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium 122mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 41.89g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 28.66g | 19% |
| Protein 4.69g | 8% |
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