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, room temperature; 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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 7-1/2 dozen.

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. He has fun making them and is always delighted with the results. —Helen Hilbert, Liverpool, New York

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
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

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cornflakes, oats and coconut. (Transfer mixture to a larger bowl if needed.) Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
2. Shape dough into 1-1/2-inch balls and place in an airtight container, separating layers with waxed paper or parchment; refrigerate, covered, overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350°. Place dough portions 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before baking. Bake until edges are browned, 13-15 minutes. 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.