Ingredients

  • 1 c. margarine or butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. crispy rice cereal
  • 1 c. candy coated chocolate pieces
  • 2 c. flour
  • 2 c. oatmeal
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 c. shredded coconut or 1 c. chocolate chips
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Method

  • Place softened butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Add baking soda, flour and baking powder and mix well.
  • Add oats, rice, cereal, coconut, candies and nuts (or stir-in of your choice) and stir with a spoon until well blended. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes.
  • If desired, add toppings (candy corn, etc.) as cookies cool.