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This isn't a review. But 2 questions. Could you use coconut butter instead of shortening? And Almond extract instead of Vanilla? Just wondering! Thanks!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9e51341c6a26429db457b497355e8e60","MemberId":9429279,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Kathy S.","SubmittedDate":"04\/17\/2018 00:53"},{"Comment":"
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