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Ingredients
- Easy recipe for dipping chocolate:
- 1 tablespoon shortening (not butter)
- 8 ounces solid chocolate
View Full Recipe at The Southern Lady Cooks
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 239g | |
| Calories 1249 | |
| Calories from Fat 1106 | 89% |
| Total Fat 131.44g | 164% |
| Saturated Fat 76.35g | 305% |
| Trans Fat 4.28g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1882mg | 54% |
| Total Carbs 67.68g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.6g | 125% |
| Sugars 2.06g | 1% |
| Protein 29.26g | 47% |
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