Vegan Easter Basket Cookies Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Source: Macaroon Whip-up
- Makes about 2 cups
- Ingredients:
- 3 c. powdered sugar (I like Florida Crystals)
- 1/2 c. vegan margarine or 1 Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Stick
- 1/4 c. unsweetened soy milk
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 105g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 358 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.32g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.05g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 21mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 90.44g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 88.71g | 59% |
| Protein 0.4g | 1% |
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