Cereal Crunchies

Yield: 4 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1 cup rice krispy cereal

Optional:

1/2 cup shredded or flaked coconut

Directions:

In a large bowl sift together, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

In another bowl cream well, butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add unbeaten egg and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly. Add oatmeal, rice krispy cereal. If desired, add coconut. Mix well.

Shape dough into balls using a rounded teaspoon. Place on greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until light golden. Cool on wire rack or waxed paper.

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