Big Chip Cookies

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Taken from a facebook group

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Steps

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Ream margarine , granulated sugar and brown sugar in medium bowl until fluffy.

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Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.

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Heat chocolate in small heavy saucepan on lowest heat , stirring often , until almost melted.

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Do not overheat.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir until smooth.

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Let cool to room temperature.

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Add to margarine mixture.

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Stir.

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Add flour , baking powder and salt.

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Stir until just moistened.

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Mix in chocolate chips and almonds.

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Divide dough in half.

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Form each half into log shape , about 3 inches in diameter.

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Cover in plastic wrap or waxed paper.

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Chill for 1 hour.

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Divide each log into 8 portions.

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Place portions 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.

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Bake in 375f oven for about 10 minutes until edges are golden.

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Do not overbake or cookies will be hard.

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Let stand on cookie sheets for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

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Bake in 350f oven for 5 to 10 minutes , stirring or shaking often , until desired doneness.

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Ingredients

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margarine, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, unsweetened chocolate squares, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, semi-sweet chocolate chips, slivered almonds