1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter, soft
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 c. Almond Delight brand cereal, crushed to 1 1/2 c.
3/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces or raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In large bowl cream butter and shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour and baking powder until well combined. Add cereal and chocolate pieces; mix well. Drop by level tablespoons onto cookie sheet about 2" apart. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool. Makes 2 1/2 dozen. Store in tight container.