2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. butter flavor Crisco
4 egg whites, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla flavor
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. crisp rice cereal
1 1/2 c. chopped peanuts
1 c. quick oats (not instant or old fashion)
1 c. flake coconut

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine brown sugar, butter flavor Crisco and peanut butter in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and soda; add to creamed mixture. Beat at low speed just until well blended.

Stir in one at a time, rice cereal, nuts, oats and coconut with spoon. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to cooling rack. Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dozen cookies.