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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine (or butter for a crispier cookie vs a chewier cookie)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 6oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 68g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 299 | |
| Calories from Fat 145 | 48% |
| Total Fat 16.84g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 6.39g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 1.41g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 200mg | 8% |
| Potassium 223mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 36.08g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 13.0g | 9% |
| Protein 6.41g | 10% |
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