1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. unsifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (opt.)
2 c. Special K or any other flaked cereal may be used

Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla, until light and fluffy. Add eggs; beat well. Combine flour, baking soda and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat well. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts and cereal. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 to 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.