Back-To-School Cookies

• 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 4 large egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1-1/2 cups chopped nuts
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats

1. In a large 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.
2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased
3. . Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern. Bake at 375u0b0 for 7-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks.

butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, egg whites, vanilla, flour, baking soda, baking powder, crisp rice, nuts, coconut, oats

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/back-to-school-cookies/ (may not work)