YIELDS 48 COOKIES

• 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, softened (or 1stick margarine and ½ cup oil)
• 1 cup sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups flour
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 6 Tbsp water or juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
• 8–10 oz (225–280 g) mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugars until well blended.

Sift flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into a bowl. Mix. Alternately add this mixture and the liquid ingredients (water or juice, and vanilla) to the margarine and sugar.

Gradually add oats, Rice Krispies, and chocolate chips to the mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 1.5 inches(3.8 cm) apart, onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 15 minutes.

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 737)