Spicy and Savory Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 	cups all-purpose flour
 * 1 1/4 	teaspoons baking soda
 * 1 	teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 	teaspoon mace
 * 1 1/2 	teaspoons cinnamon
 * 1/4 	teaspoon nutmeg
 * 1/8 	teaspoon powdered cloves
 * 1 	cup softened butter
 * 1 	cup packed brown sugar
 * 1 1/2 	cups granulated sugar
 * 1 	tablespoon milk
 * 1 1/2 	teaspoons vanilla extract
 * 2 	eggs, slightly beaten
 * 1 	cup corn flakes
 * 3 	cups quick-cooking raw oatmeal
 * 1 	cup flaked coconut
 * 2 	cups chocolate chips
 * 1 	cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350F and grease cookie sheets.
 * 2) In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt and spices; set aside.
 * 3) In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until smooth.
 * 4) Mix in milk, vanilla, and beaten eggs.
 * 5) One at a time, stir in the cornflakes, Oats, dry ingredients (from medium bowl), coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using), just until each addition is incorporated.
 * 6) Drop dough by well rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
 * 7) Bake 10–12 minutes, then let stand for 2 minutes before removing to let cool on baking racks