Chocolate Monster Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 90 |
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My four grandsons stated attending Grandma's Cooking School when they were as young as 4. This recipe from my hand-written cookbook is a favorite of the youngest, Brandon. He has fun making them and is always delighted with the results as is the rest of the family.Helen Hilbert, Liverpool, New York Ingredients:
2 cups butter, softened |
2 cups sugar |
2 cups packed brown sugar |
4 eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups cornflakes |
2 cups rolled oats |
1 package (8 ounces) flaked coconut |
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cornflakes, oats and coconut. (It may be necessary to transfer to a larger bowl to stir in the cornflakes, oats and coconut.) Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
2. Divide dough into six sections. Shape each into a 7-in. x 1-1/2-in. roll. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
3. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 7-1/2 dozen.
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