Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened (no subs please!)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup salad oil (not olive oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup corn flakes, crushed
  • 1 cup coconut (optional)
  • 12 cup chopped nuts
  • 3 12 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cream butter and the sugars until fluffy, with a hand mixer.
  • Add in the egg and mix well.
  • Add in the oil and vanilla; mix well.
  • Mix together the oats, corn flakes,coconut (if using) and nuts; with a wooden spoon, add in to the creamed mixture; mix well.
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda and salt, add to the mixture, and mix well to combine.
  • Drop by tablesoons (or teaspoons) onto an ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with a fork dipped in water.
  • Bake approximately 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • **NOTE**if desired, mini chocolate chips may be added.