Raggedy Ann Cookies

A soft chewy cookie that is good in picnic lunches, afternoon tea or served with a tall cold glass of lemonade.

• Calories: 84 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cream the shortening, brown sugar and white sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla salt and eggs.

Step 3

Sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the oats, rice cereal, coconut and nuts. Mix to combine.

Step 4

Form dough into walnut sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes. These cookies should still be very soft when taken from the oven. Place on a cooling rack and let cool completely before storing in airtight containers.