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Ingredients
- 6 ounce dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (scooped and leveled)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 teaspoon blackstrap or other dark molasses
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 2 teaspoon bourbon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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