Grandma Francis 5 Cup Cookies
A versatile, customizable cookie recipe packed with oats, nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate chips, perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening ⓘ
- 1 cup white sugar ⓘ
- 1 cup brown sugar ⓘ
- 2 eggs ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla ⓘ
- 2 cups flour ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- oatmeal ⓘ
- nuts ⓘ
- corn flakes ⓘ
- Rice Krispies
- coconut ⓘ
- chocolate chips ⓘ
- raisins ⓘ
- dates ⓘ
- peanut butter ⓘ
- butterscotch chips
- anything else you can dream up ⓘ
Instructions
- Cream together shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined and firm.
- Fold in a total of 5 cups of any combination of ingredients such as oatmeal, nuts, corn flakes, Rice Krispies, coconut, chocolate chips, raisins, dates, peanut butter, butterscotch chips, or other ingredients of your choice.
Tips & Substitutions
For a delightful twist, consider substituting half of the shortening with unsweetened applesauce for a healthier version. You can also use almond flour instead of regular flour for a gluten-free option. Experiment with different combinations of add-ins, such as dried fruits or nuts, to make these cookies your own. Ensure you mix until just combined to prevent overworking the dough.
Serving Suggestions
These cookies are perfect as a sweet treat on their own or served alongside a glass of cold milk. For a fun dessert, pair them with Hot Fudge For Sundaes to create an indulgent ice cream sundae. They also make a great addition to any cookie platter at gatherings or holiday parties.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a zip-top bag for up to three months. To reheat, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to restore their chewy texture.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Grandma Francis 5 Cup Cookies contains roughly 1204 calories, with 9g protein, 208g carbohydrates, and 8g fat. It is an excellent source of iron (78% of the Daily Value), vitamin A (71% of the Daily Value), and vitamin C (44% of the Daily Value), and a good source of protein and potassium. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 1514mg per serving (66% 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 these cookies vegan?
Yes, you can substitute the eggs with flaxseed meal or applesauce, and use a plant-based shortening. This will create a delicious vegan version of Grandma Francis's cookies without compromising on taste.
What can I add to make these cookies more chocolatey?
To enhance the chocolate flavor, consider adding cocoa powder to the dry ingredients or doubling the amount of chocolate chips. Incorporating butterscotch chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top can also elevate the cookie experience.
How do I know when the cookies are done baking?
The cookies are done when they are lightly golden around the edges and still soft in the center. They will continue to firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking for the best chewy texture.
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).