Ranger Cookies(Gift Jar Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. shortening, kind that does not require refrigeration
2 c. Rice Crispy cereal
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/3 c. coconut
1 large beaten egg
2 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Stir together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Layer in a 1 quart glass jar or canister the following ingredients: 1/2 of the cereal, flour mixture, brown sugar, remaining cereal and coconut. Tap jar gently on the counter, settle each layer before adding the next. Cover jar. Store at room temperature up to 1 month. Or, attach baking directions and give as a gift.