MACARONS with Matcha Macaron Buttercream Filling for Earth Day ... Mac Attack #6 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, slightly soft
- 1 tbsp cream
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 71g | |
| Calories 436 | |
| Calories from Fat 430 | 99% |
| Total Fat 48.93g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat 30.96g | 124% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium 32mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.58g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.06g | 0% |
| Protein 0.89g | 1% |
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