Nana's Ranger Cookies

Got recipe from my husbands mom. We all love them. You can even add a cup of cranberries and a cup of white chocolate chips. Last night we even made them into bars. So good.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 60 cookies

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 2  eggs
• 2  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  cups quick oats
• 2  cups  wheat flakes cereal (Wheaties)
• 1  cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Cream shortening with butter. Gradually add sugars and cream thoroughly.
3. Beat eggs in a small bowl and add to cream sugar mixture.
4. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Slowly add to cream sugar mix.
5. Add vanilla, oatmeal, wheaties & coconut and combine well.
6. Drop by teaspoon onto parchment lined cookie sheet.
7. Bake 10-15 minutes.