A retro, crunchy cookie containing crunchy mix-ins: oatmeal, crispy cereal, coconut, chopped nuts and chocolate chips. A great recipe to make when cleaning out your pantry!
In a medium sixed mixing bowl, sift or whisk the 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 teaspoon salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the 1 cup unsalted butter, with 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar. Add in the 1 cup cooking oil, followed by 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Add in sifted dry ingredients, followed by the 1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1 cup crispy rice cereal, 1 cup sweetened, flaked coconut, 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts .
Using a medium sized cookie scoop, scoop dough onto lined baking sheets. Flatten with a fork or the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.
Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
Using a small cookie scoop will yield in a higher number of cookies
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Freeze cookies for up to 45 days
Substitute any ingredients for the mix-ins; be sure the mix-ins add up to 5 cups total