Spicy and Savory Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups all-purpose flour
 * 1¼ teaspoons baking soda
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon mace
 * 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
 * ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
 * ⅛ teaspoon powdered cloves
 * 1 cup softened butter
 * 1 cup packed brown sugar
 * 1½ cups granulated sugar
 * 1 tablespoon milk
 * 1½ 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 350°F 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.