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![Homemade Candy Dots [& Hearts]](https://grecipes.s3.amazonaws.com/recipe_picture/1478499/full_Homemade-Candy-Dots-Title.jpg "Homemade Candy Dots [& Hearts]")
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons meringue powder
- 4 cups (1 lb) powdered sugar
- 6+ tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon cherry extract (or vanilla extract)
- Gel food coloring
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 75g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 294 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.08g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 75.3g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 74.02g | 49% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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