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Ingredients
- 6 T (3/4 stick, 3 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup + 1 T sugar
- 1/4 t salt
- 2 t vanilla
- 1 1/2 t baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 T full fat sour cream
- 8 3/4 oz flour (KA called for 2 cups or 8 1/2 oz, but I added 1/4 oz as part of my changesâprobably around 1 T)
- 1 large egg white
- 2 T water
- Very coarse, sparkly sugar (I normally prefer clear, but all I had was colored)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 572g | |
| Calories 1728 | |
| Calories from Fat 178 | 10% |
| Total Fat 20.11g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 5.37g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 625mg | 208% |
| Sodium 2682mg | 112% |
| Potassium 549mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 336.44g | 90% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 142.33g | 95% |
| Protein 44.97g | 72% |
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