Raisin Bran Chewies Cookies

"'I created this recipe when I was trying to use up some Raisin Bran cereal,' explains Ione Perkins of Rowlins, Wyoming." From Taste Of Home 1995

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3  cups  Raisin Bran cereal
• 3⁄4 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, honey and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in cereal. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until done.