Ingredients for Grandma's Flake Cookies
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup pecan halves (optional)
- ½ cup crushed corn flakes (or other cereal flakes)
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How to Make Grandma's Flake Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup pecan halves (optional) and ½ cup crushed corn flakes (or other cereal flakes).
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
45 g
Sugar
339g
Fat
88g
Carbs
44g
