1 c. butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. crispy rice cereal

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and drop by half teaspoonful onto GREASED BAKING SHEET. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.