Mom's Garbage Cookies

This family recipe uses chocolate chips, dates, and corn flakes to make a delicious cookie.

• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup cornflakes cereal
• 1 cup chopped dates

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream together sugars and shortening. Add in flour, salt and baking soda. Add eggs and mix well. Stir in rest of ingredients and work dough with your hands until mixed.

Step 3

Divide dough in 1/2. Place each half on waxed paper. Form two long rolls. Refrigerate 1-2 hours.

Step 4

Slice dough 1/4 inch thick. Place on cookie sheet and bake 10 minutes.