Ingredients

  • 1 c. margarine or shortening
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 3 well beaten eggs
  • 1/3 c. milk
  • 1 c. coconut
  • 1 c. yellow raisins
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 c. cornflakes
  • 1 c. pecans or walnuts

Method

  • Cream shortening or margarine and sugar.
  • Add eggs and beat until light.
  • Add milk.
  • Sift flour with soda, baking powder and salt; blend well.
  • Add flour mixture to batter, mixing well.
  • Add cornflakes, coconut, nuts and raisins.
  • Mix well.
  • Drop from teaspoon onto cookie sheet, flatten with fork moistened with water.
  • Bake in moderate oven at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes. Yields 60 cookies.