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Back-To-School Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 16
These are similar to the ones my mom used to make us, so I was very happy to find it.
Ingredients:
1 cup butter flavor shortening
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup quick-cooking oats
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in egg whites and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Stir in cereal, nuts, coconut and oats.
5. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern.
6. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
7. Cool on wire racks.
By RecipeOfHealth.com