More baking!

So this morning I went to the gym again and ran 2 miles and walked 4, and then came home and baked again (can you see the pattern here!).  Well, I did get to have the pleasure of having a few more shots in between there (typhoid & hep A vaccines this time).  And, in my defense, I made a somewhat healthy cookie today (as opposed to the peanut butter brownies, which there is probably a picture of next to "unhealthy" in the dictionary!).  I tried another new recipe, and Justin and I have both pronounced it a hit.  And at only around 85 calories per cookie, they are practically guilt-free (until you reach your fourth or fifth of the day!!).  

Here's the my recipe for Butterscotch Ranger Cookies:

1 Cup Butter Flavored Shortening

1/2 Cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking (NOT straight splenda!)

1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 Cups All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp. Baking Soda

1/2 tsp. Baking Powder

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 Cup Butterscotch Chips

2 Cups Quick Cooking Oats

2 Cups Crisp Rice Cereal

1 Cup Flaked Coconut (I pulverize it even further with my food processor, as I am not a fan of big flakes of coconut, but this isn't necessary)

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.  Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in the oats, cereal, coconut, and butterscotch chips.  Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.  Bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.  Remove to wire racks or paper towels.  Yield: Between 4 & 7 dozen - depending on your scoop size!  

Enjoy!