1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. Gold Medal Flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. Wheaties or Total cereal
1/2 c. shredded coconut

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonsfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Let stand about 3 minutes before removing from baking sheet. Yields 3 dozen cookies.

If using self-rising flour, omit soda, baking powder and salt.

NOTE: If using Wondra flour, mix 2 tablespoons milk with the shortening mixture.

Peanut Ranger Cookies: Substitute 1/2 cup salted peanuts for the coconut.

Chocolate Chip Ranger Cookies: Substitute 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate pieces for the coconut.