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INGREDIENTS
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2 cups unbleached white all purpose flour (see Note below)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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2 cups rolled oats
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2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chunks (12 ounces)
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1 1/2 cups raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dried cherries (optional)
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1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts (optional)