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Clear-The-Cupboard Cookies




Source of Recipe


Southern Living 11/99






List of Ingredients



• 1 cup shortening
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 2 cups flour
  
• 1tsp baking soda
  
• 1 tsp baking powder
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 cup uncooked regular oats
  
• 1 cup flaked coconut
  
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Beat shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; add sugars, beating well. Add eggs, beating until blended.
   
2. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating after each addition. Stir in coconut, cereal, vanilla, and if desired, pecans.
   
3. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets
   
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 4 1/2 dozen