Rancheros

These were on the oatmeal box when I was just a small kid in the 50's When I make these for bake sales, they're always one of the first to go. Always attached a recipe to each package and everyone always seems to say.........OHHHH!!! I REMEMBER THESE!!! You can also use walnuts instead of the peanuts.

• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• ¾ cup shredded coconut
• ¾ cup chopped peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and set aside.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add sifted ingredients and mix well. Stir in oatmeal, chocolate chips and nuts. Mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8--12 minutes until golden brown.