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Preheat the oven to 175°C and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda until evenly distributed.
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In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
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Gently fold in the candy crystals or rock candy, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
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Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking trays, spacing each approximately 5 cm apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.