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Ingredients
- 200 grams / 7 ounces butter (at room temperature/soft)
- 160-200 grams /5.7-7 ounces sugar
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 5 medium or 6 small eggs
- 400 grams / 14 ounces quality dark chocolate (50-60%)
- a pinch of salt
- powdered sugar to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 427g | |
| Calories 1154 | |
| Calories from Fat 183 | 16% |
| Total Fat 20.4g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 6.3g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 849mg | 283% |
| Sodium 437mg | 18% |
| Potassium 323mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 217.28g | 58% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 181.51g | 121% |
| Protein 30.08g | 48% |
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