Back-To-School Cookies

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 egg whites
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1/2 t. baking powder
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cereal, nuts, coconut and oats.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork, forming a criss-cross pattern. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks.