Just The Best In The World Cookies
Why I Love This Recipe
Generally, I don't like coconut. However, when I bought these cookies at a local church bake sale, I knew that I HAD to have the recipe. They are so delicious!
Ingredients You'll Need
1 cup softened butter or margarine
1 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup dry cornflakes cereal
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
sifted powdered sugar
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 325F.
Cream together the butter or margarine, white and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
Add egg to blend.
Add vegetable oil, stirring until the oil is well-blended.
Add rolled oats, dry cornflakes cereal, flaked coconut and chopped pecans.
Stir until mixed.
Roll into walnut-sized balls.
Place on ungreased cookie or baking sheets.
Using a fork dipped in water, flatten each cookie dough ball. Bake for 12 minutes.
Allow to cool for 1-2 minutes on cookie or baking sheets, before cooling completely on wire racks. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.
Makes 8 dozen
