Buffalo Chip Cookies

One of the cookies I made for Christmas this year, though it didn't look much like a typical Christmas cookie! They were fantastic and I received many compliments!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 108 cookies

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)

Directions

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.