A to Z Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup cornflake cereal, crumbled
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. 1

   Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices; set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until smooth.

3. 3

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla.

4. 4

   Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients until well blended.

5. 5

   Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cornflakes, oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts.

6. 6

   Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets; flatten slightly.

7. 7

   Bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees -- do not overbake!

8. 8

   Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.