Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 c. oatmeal
  • 2 c. rice cereal

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cream shortening and sugars.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Sift flour, salt, soda and baking powder together and add to creamed mixture.
  • Add oatmeal and rice cereal.
  • Mix well.
  • Form balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
  • Remove to cooling rack.
  • Store in airtight container.