Ranger Cookies I

This is an old recipe from the 20's and 30's using crispy rice cereal and oatmeal to make crispy cookies.

• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cream shortening, add sugar gradually. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.

Step 3

Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together and mix with the first mixture. Add oatmeal, rice cereal, and coconut. Mix well.

Step 4

Drop by tablespoons on slightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.