1/2 c. shortening (soft
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
3 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. cereal (Quaker 100% Natural cereal)
Raisins, chocolate or butterscotch baking chips (optional)

Beat shortening, sugar, egg, milk and vanilla together until creamy. Sift together flour, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in cereal and chocolate chips or other optional ingredients. Drop by teaspoon onto greased sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 10-12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.