Mean Chef's Oatmeal Pecan Chocolate Chunk Cookies

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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
2
Set dry ingredients aside.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine butter with both sugars; beat until light and fluffy.
4
Add vanilla, milk, and eggs; mix well.
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Add reserved dry ingredients, and beat until just combined.
6
Remove bowl from mixer, and fold in oats, chocolate, and pecans.
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Place dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
8
Heat oven to 350°.
9
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
10
Remove dough from refrigerator.
11
Using an ice-cream scoop, shape into 2-inch-diameter balls.
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Place six balls on each baking sheet, spaced 4 inches apart, and press down Transfer to oven.
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Bake until golden, but still soft in center, 15 to 16 minutes.
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Remove from oven, and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Repeat with remaining dough.
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Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.