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- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 lb. granulated sugar
- 1/2 lb. brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 187.5 grams AP flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 150 grams chocolate chips
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