Crisp Chocolate Cookies

By shawnanewton

Makes 5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 c. crisp rice cereal
• 1/2 c. corn flakes
• 1/2 c. quick oatmeal
• 1 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. chopped dates
• 1/4 c. chopped nuts
• 1 6-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
• 1/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, egg, and milk, and beat well. Add remaining ingredients except 1/4 c. sugar and mix thoroughly. Drop teaspoonfuls into sugar and coat lightly with fingertips. Place on cookie sheets. Bake in mod. hot oven - 400 degrees - for about 12 to 15 mins. or until delicately browned.