Chocolate Monster Cookies

Name: Chocolate Monster Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 7-1/2 dozen.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Desserts, Comfort Food Recipes
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 started attending "Grandma's Cooking School" when they were as young as 4. These easy monster cookies are 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.
Shape dough into 1-1/2 inch balls and place in an airtight container, separating layers with waxed paper or parchment; refrigerate, covered, overnight.
To bake, place dough portions 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 13-15 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

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

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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

My kids love this cookie and everyone else who tries them. I am definitely making them again. We like to make them BIG too. :)
Allison.Gunsch

Sep 24, 2009

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

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