Claire's Mandelbrot

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla in another bowl until combined, then stir oil mixture into flour mixture until combined well.

4. 4

   (Dough will be crumbly.)

5. 5

   Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips.

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   Transfer mixture to a lightly floured surface and knead until a dough forms.

7. 7

   Quarter dough and firmly press each piece into a 10- by 2-inch log.

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   Arrange logs 2 inches apart on an ungreased large baking sheet.

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   Bake in middle of oven until golden, about 30 minutes.

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    Leave oven on.

11. 11

    Loosen logs from baking sheet with a metal spatula, then transfer to a cutting board and cool 5 minutes.

12. 12

    Cut logs crosswise with a large heavy knife into 1/2-inch-wide slices and arrange on baking sheet, standing upright, 1/4 inch apart.

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    Bake cookies in middle of oven until golden all over with firm centers, 10 to 12 minutes.

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    Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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    (Cookies will crisp as they cool.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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