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Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until creamy and well combined.
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Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is blended smoothly.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
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Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips, fresh raspberries, and walnuts if using. Incorporate the raspberries delicately to avoid crushing them.
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Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 5 cm apart.
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Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
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Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.