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Ingredientes
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
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