These light, crispy cookies are packed with fun ingredients that are absolutely perfect for Halloween.
—BERNICE MORRIS MARSHFIELD, MO
PREP: 30 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN. • MAKES: ABOUT 6 DOZEN
1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 cup diced candy orange slices
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips or raisins
Additional raisins or chocolate chips and candy orange slices
1. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in oats, cereal, orange slices and chips or raisins.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork. Decorate with raisin or chocolate chip eyes and orange slice mouths. Bake at 350° for 10-14 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
NOTE Orange slices cut more easily if microwaved first for 5 seconds on high. Cut with a sharp knife or kitchen scissors.