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Ingredients
- Pretzel Bars - Adapted (slightly) From Martha Stewart Living, October 2011
- 3 1/4 cups salted miniature twist pretzels
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 300g | |
| Calories 1501 | |
| Calories from Fat 853 | 57% |
| Total Fat 96.94g | 121% |
| Saturated Fat 59.8g | 239% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 453mg | 151% |
| Sodium 1371mg | 57% |
| Potassium 123mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 153.1g | 41% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 100.41g | 67% |
| Protein 10.73g | 17% |
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