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Awesome cookie that melts in your mouth. I have made with just chocolate and also finely chopped dark chocolate almonds. Any chocolate bar would probably great as well.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/07\/2014 16:50","GUID":"A37BFC5E7959A6A9660E7DB75ED0049D","MemberId":191346,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LeslieH","SubmittedDate":"12\/07\/2014 16:50"},{"Comment":"
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