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Рецепт Can’t Beat Peanut Butter and Chocolate for the Long Holiday Weekend
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Порций: 12
Ингредиенты
- 12 Chewy Chocolate Brownies (see recipe below)
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, 90 percent cacao (see Tip), cut into small pieces
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 72g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 332 | |
| Calories from Fat 188 | 57% |
| Total Fat 21.8g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 11.19g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium 137mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 33.16g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 26.45g | 18% |
| Protein 4.62g | 7% |
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