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- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus two teaspoons dried egg whites
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 tablespoons warm water
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