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Ingredients
- 10 large egg whites, room temp
- 1 cup (240 ml) (225 gm) (8 oz) white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) (3 gm) cream of tartar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) (20 gm) (2/3 oz) Dutch processed cocoa (optional and not traditional)
- 2 cups (480 ml) (240 gm) (8½ oz) chopped, toasted cashews
- 1 cup (240 ml) (225 gm) (8 oz) white granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 1¼ cup (300 ml) (2½ sticks) (285 gm) (10 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 390g | |
| Calories 158 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.56g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium 538mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 2.41g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.34g | 2% |
| Protein 35.97g | 58% |
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