Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup oil
1 each egg
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup rice krispies
1 cup oatmeal
3 1/2 cup flour
Directions
Mix all ingredients in order listed. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased
cookie sheet and press flat with a sugared glass. Bake at 350 degrees
for 12-15 minutes. Makes 100 GOOD COOKIES!
Servings: 100 servings
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Categories: Cookie
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