Raisin Bran Chewies Cookies

Name: Raisin Bran Chewies Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 large 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

"I created this recipe when I was trying to use up some Raisin Bran cereal," explains Ione Perkins of Rowlins, Wyoming.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large 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

In a 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° for 12-14 minutes or until done.