Cracker Jack Cookies

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar
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2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla
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1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking powder
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2 cups Old Fashioned oatmeal (uncooked)

2 cups Rice Krispies cereal

1 cup shredded or flaked coconut (optional)

1 cup chopped pecans (optional)


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheets with PAM.

Cream the butter and sugars together. Add the eggs and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Set aside.

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda and baking powder together. Add the creamed butter and sugars to this bowl. Beat well.

Now, add the oatmeal and Rice Krispies. If you are using the coconut or pecans, add them at this time also. Beat well.

Drop tablespoonfuls onto your cookie sheet and bake for 7-10 minutes.

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