World'S Best Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup crushed corn flakes
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Cream together the shortening and sugar.
Add egg, canola and vanilla, beat well.
Mix in oats, cornflakes, coconut and walnuts.
Stir well.
Blend together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture and stir well.
Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325\u00b0F.
Drop rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2\" apart.
Press down with a fork, dipped in cold water.
Smooth any cracks around the edge with your fingers.
Bake at 325\u00b0F degrees for 12 minutes (You can half the recipe but why?).