Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups oats, uncooked
  • 2 cups corn flakes cereal
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

Method

  • Beat shortening and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Add vanilla, mixing well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; gradually add oats and remaining ingredients.
  • Stirring well after each addition.
  • Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.
  • Cookies may be frozen in airtight containers up to 3 months.