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Chewy Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

When our family gathered at my aunt's summer home on Mackinac Island a few years back, she pulled out her tried-and-true recipe and made these wholesome cookies. I think of her and that memorable vacation every time I make these for my own family.

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39 Servings
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups cornflakes
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup salted peanuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 6-1/2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 158 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 189 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Chewy Oatmeal Cookies published in Best of Country Cookies , p28

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