CHOCOLATE MONSTER COOKIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.