Buffalo Chip Cookies

Submitted by Barenakedchef

"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: 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• 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.

Reviews

[Beth A.]

This is a family favorite! My co-workers always request I bring these in around the Holiday time, as well. I prefer to use walnuts, instead of pecans. I use a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop the batter, and bake 6 to a cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees about 15 minutes. Makes big, chewy cookies. :)