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Combine the flours, wheat germ, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugars with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended, then beat in the vanilla.
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At low speed, add the flour mixture in batches until just combined.
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Using a wooden spoon, stir in the chocolate chips.
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Position the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
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Drop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto the lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between them (you should fit about 12 cookies on each baking sheet).
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Bake until the cookies are slightly golden around the edges, 14 to 15 minutes.
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Let cool for about 3 minutes, then transfer the cookies with a spatula to a wire rack to cool completely (or for as long as you can wait).