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Beat together the maple sugar, dark brown sugar, butter, peanut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and egg until creamy and well blended. This may take a few minutes.
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Mix in the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until evenly combined. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips.
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Form the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill overnight to allow the oats to absorb flavor and soften slightly.
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When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Form dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place them on a parchment-lined or Silpat-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for approximately 10 minutes. The cookies may appear slightly underdone but will firm up as they cool.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before enjoying.