This is an old recipe from the 20’s and 30’s.
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups rolled oats
2 eggs
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cream shortening, add sugar gradually. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
- Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together and mix with the first mixture. Add oatmeal, rice cereal, and coconut. Mix well.
- Drop by tablespoons on slightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 339 kcal
Carbohydrates: 50 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Fat: 13.9 g
Fiber: 1.9 g
Protein: 4.4 g
Sodium: 196 mg
