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1. Using a grater, grate chilled butter into a large bowl. Make sure to scrape out the butter that's left on the grater. If butter is too warm, stick it in the freezer for 5 minutes first.
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2. Add sugars to the butter. Using a mixer, mix until just combined. Do not over beat.
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3. Add vanilla and eggs, and mix until just combined. Again, do not over beat.
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4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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5. Add flour mixture to butter mixture, and mix until just combined. Dough will look crumbly. You are right on track.
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6. Stir in chocolate and crushed walnuts (optional).
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7. Take off your rings-you're gonna need your hands for this. Gather dough into a large ball, as you would if you were making a snow ball. Place on a pan lined with a Silpat or parchment paper. Only bake 6 cookies at a time, trust me on this. When I baked 12 at a time, they seemed to flatten out a bit more.
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8. Preheat oven to 365u00b0. Meanwhile, place cookies in the freezer for 20 minutes.
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9. Bake cookies for 18 minutes or until slightly browned around edges. Cookies will still be doughy in the middle.
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10. Allow to cool completely before eating. The doughy center will stiffen up a bit.
