Farmer Cookies Recipe

These crispy, light-as-air Farmer Cookies are a Midwestern classic! A treasured family recipe passed down through generations, these cookies are the epitome of simple, wholesome goodness. The secret? Melting the shortening and creaming it with the sugar—it's what makes them so incredibly delicious! Get ready to relive childhood memories with every bite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 1832 kcal
Protein 48g
Rating 5.0 (10 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Farmer Cookies

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How to Make Farmer Cookies

  1. Melt 1 cup of shortening in a medium saucepan over low heat. Pour into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar to the melted shortening. Cream together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup crushed corn flakes cereal, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup chocolate chips, and ½ cup chopped nuts. Mix well.
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. (For even sized cookies, use a cookie scoop.)
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy approximately 4 dozen delicious cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

551g

Fat

157g

Carbs

79g

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