Ranger Cookies

Ari Rapkin

1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups Rice Krispies
3 1/2 oz flaked coconut
1 c chopped pitted dates or raisins

Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a mixer bowl, beat butter for 30 seconds. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, beating until well combined. Stir in cereal, coconut, and fruit. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool about 1 minute before removing to wire rack.

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