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Ingredients
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 16 min
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats regular or quick
- 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal® All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese (don't use low fat)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups (or more) chocolate chips or M&M's
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