Buffalo Chip Cookies

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

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)

Recipe

• 1 beat shortening and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating well.
• 2 add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
• 3 add vanilla, mixing well.
• 4 combine flour, baking powder, and baking soda; gradually add oats and remaining ingredients.
• 5 stirring well after each addition.
• 6 drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.
• 7 bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 8 remove cookies to wire racks to cool.
• 9 cookies may be frozen in airtight containers up to 3 months.