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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 27 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    These are quick and easy; my cowboy devours them!! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3/4 cup flour  |  
                                                1/4 cup cocoa  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon baking soda  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon baking powder  |  
                                                1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening  |  
                                                1/2 cup white sugar  |  
                                                1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed  |  
                                                1 large egg  |  
                                                1 cup quick-cooking oats  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon vanilla  |  
                                                1 cup chocolate chips  |  
                                                1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Sift together dry ingredients; set aside. 2. Blend together margarine (or shortening) and sugars. 3. Add egg & beat until light & fluffy then stir in vanilla. 4. Combine with dry ingredients & mix well. 5. Add remaining ingredients& mix well. 6. Drop by teaspoon onto greased or parchment-lined cookie sheets and bake in preheated 350°F oven for 12 minutes. 7. Allow a few minutes longer if you prefer crisp cookies.                              | 
                         
                         
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