2 cups butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups (12 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup colored sprinkles
1/2 cup chopped pecans

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: about 7-1/2 dozen.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Rowe