Cracker Jack Cookies

This is an old recipe from my sister's mother-in-law, Helen Fischer. This "cottage cookie" was always the cookie they had when they went to their cottage.

Cracker Jack Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 sticks of butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon (scant) baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 cups Rice Krispies
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation:

•  Mix white sugar, brown sugar and butter until smooth
• Add eggs and vanilla; mix until smooth
• Add  flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder; mix until smooth
• Stir in Rice Krispies, oatmeal, coconut, and nuts; mix until blended
• Drop by teaspoonfuls on lightly greased cookie sheets (parchment paper works great!)

Baking:

• Bake at 350 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned
• Remove from oven and let set for 5 minutes
• Remove cookies to cooling racks to cool

Yield: 48-50 cookies