Five-Flavors Cookies
Five-Flavors Cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet, nutty, coconut, and caramel flavors, perfect for those who enjoy rich, textured cookies with a unique taste profile.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar ⓘ
- 1 cup brown sugar ⓘ
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened ⓘ
- 1 cup cooking oil ⓘ
- 1 egg ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons Watkins vanilla extract ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon Watkins caramel extract ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon Watkins coconut flavor ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon Watkins butter flavor ⓘ
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Watkins black walnut flavor
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal ⓘ
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup oats ⓘ
- 1 cup coconut ⓘ
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in the order given.
- Shape the dough into balls on a cookie sheet.
- Dip a fork or glass in sugar and flatten each cookie.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Tips & Substitutions
For a lighter texture, try using half butter and half coconut oil. If you want to reduce sugar, substitute some with applesauce or mashed bananas, but keep in mind it may alter the flavor. Using a mix of nuts can add a unique crunch. If you prefer a different flavor profile, consider replacing the pecans with walnuts or almonds. Experimenting with the extracts can also yield interesting results.
Serving Suggestions
These cookies are perfect for dessert or as a midday snack. They pair beautifully with a glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee or tea. For a delightful treat, serve alongside a scoop of ice cream. They also make a great addition to a dessert platter featuring other American recipes, such as Florentine Puffs.
Storage & Reheating
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. To reheat, simply microwave for a few seconds or place in a preheated oven at 350°F for a few minutes until warmed through.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Five-Flavors Cookies contains roughly 2928 calories, with 31g protein, 202g carbohydrates, and 218g fat. It is an excellent source of iron (166% of the Daily Value), potassium (106% of the Daily Value), and dietary fiber (89% of the Daily Value). Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 2469mg per serving (107% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the dough and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the dough in balls and bake them directly from the freezer, adding a minute or two to the baking time.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).