Chocolate Monster Cookies

Name: Chocolate Monster Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups butter, softened; 2 cups sugar; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 cups 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) sweetened shredded coconut; 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped walnuts

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 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups 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) sweetened shredded coconut
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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.
Divide dough into six sections. Shape each into a 7x1-1/2-in. roll. Wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 143 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Monster Cookies in Taste of Home June/July 1993

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bakingcowgirl

Jun 6, 2013

I have made this recipe several times and every time it is a big hit. Love it, would not change a thing.
dwoodroof

May 19, 2011

who eats cookies because they r healthy?My kids love this cookie and everyone else who tries them. I am definatly making them again. We like to make htem BIG too. :)
Giangeet

Jan 10, 2011

I wouldn't even make this recipie the way it is once- it is definitely very unhealthy. I transformed it into a healthy recipie:1 cup less of butter and sugar ea. -only organic evaporated cane juice sugar,organic eggs,1/4 cup chocolate almond silk3 1/2 C. wheat free flour (sorghum, spelt, rice or millet),1/2 C. organic cocoa powder,aluminum free baking powder,sea salt,organic corn flakes (free of high fructose corn syrup),organic oats,organic bitter-sweet chocolate chips,organic mixed chopped nuts- almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts & sunflower seeds.(dry & wet can be adjusted accordingly.Cook in muffin tin filling halfway thru for real monster cookies (half the size of a muffin).
Allison.Gunsch

Sep 24, 2009

I use peanut M&Ms instead of chocolate chips and nuts. It adds color, and the kids love it!