Ranger Cookies I

Recipe View Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and both the white and brown sugars until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the rolled oats, crisp rice cereal, and flaked coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a slightly greased cookie sheet or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)