#1986 - Crunchy Fruit Cookies

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 cup softened Parkay margarine

2 cups Domino's dark brown sugar (packed)

2 eggs

1 cup Baker's angelflake coconut

1 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup raisins

4 cups Special K cereal

In a saucepan add raisins--cover them with water, bring water to a boil, cook raisins for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside. In a mixer add Parkay and brown sugar--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add baking powder, baking soda, coconut and chopped nuts--beat. Slowly add flour--beat. Remove bowl from mixer--add raisins and Special K cereal--stir with a wooden spoon. Drop by teaspoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Optional--crush the cereal before adding to batter if you wish.