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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 dozen 399g

Recipe makes 4 dozen)

Calories 1823
Calories from Fat 838 (45%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 93.2g 143%
Saturated Fat 31.2g 156%
Monounsaturated Fat 32.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 24.8g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 1228mg 51%
Potassium 864mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 235.6g 78%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g 49%
Sugars 138.0g
Protein 25.3g 50%

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Farmer Cookies

Recipe #102671 | 30 min | 20 min prep | add private note
Theresa P

By: Theresa P
Oct 26, 2004

A good, old fashioned, mid-western cookie! We grew up eating these cookies. My grandma made them often! This recipe calls for melting the shortening and then creaming it with the sugar. I think that is the secret to making these cookies so crispy and light!

4 dozen (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Melt shortening, pour over sugars. Mix well.
  2. 2
    Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  3. 3
    Stir dry ingredients together and add to sugar mixture. Mix lightly.
  4. 4
    Add oatmeal, cereal, coconut, chocolate chips, and nuts and mix well.
  5. 5
    Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. 7
    I use my cookie scoop and get 4 dozen yummy cookies!

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From: Piper Lee

On Apr 10, 2006

My kids came through the door after school today, sniffed the air and shouted, "Cookies!" Then they laid waste to the entire batch. (I have a lot of kids) These were terrific cookies. Left out the nuts, (my kids and dh think they hate nuts) and added extra choco chips. Next time I'm going to mess around with it and add stuff like sunflower seeds and stuff. Thanks for the yummy recipe!

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    From: acerast

    On Apr 1, 2006

    All three of my children agreed that "these cookies rock!" Not only are they delicioius, they are versatile too. Half way through the recipe I realized that I didn't have enough crisp rice cereal so crushed enough Rice Chex to fill the measuring cup. Needless to say they turned out so great that next time I may just have fun and throw in the last bit of granola, wheat flakes or other whole grain cereal! (Yes, the kids requested a next time!) Thanks Theresa!

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    From: Steph_40135

    On Aug 25, 2005

    I used cornflakes, mini chocolate chips and omitted the nuts (severe allergy). When ingredients were combined, the mix was very loose, and I ran to the computer to check the recipe, thinking I had forgotten to write an ingredient. I hadn't. So, I grabbed my Tablespoon cookie scoop, and started scooping. When I released the dough, it just crumbled onto the baking stone. Hmmm... SO, I pressed the dough into the scoop. That worked. A little more time consuming, but it was worth it! These cookies are delicious. These are in the freezer, waiting for school to start! The girls think these are delicious, and I should "keep this recipe!"

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    From: Kim D.

    On Jul 25, 2005

    Theresa! These are delicious! I can't believe I'm the first to give them a try! I followed your directions using cornflakes, and omited the nuts for the kids. They were so easy to prepare and the texture and taste are perfect! This cookie will be made often! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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