Dishpan Cookies IV

This recipe has been in my family for generations; they are award-winning cookies! Enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 4 cups cornflakes cereal
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups salted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the oil, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the rolled oats, cornflakes, coconut and peanuts. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 3 to 4 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten slightly.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until top is lightly browned. Allow cookies to cool one minute on the baking sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely.