Power Cookies

Photo: flickr user joelf

Ingredients

cup butter softened

cup light brown sugar - (packed)

1 env vanilla instant breakfast drink 1 egg

cup all-purpose flour

teaspoon baking powder

teaspoon ground cinnamon

cup granola cereal with raisins divided

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, instant breakfast mix, and egg until smooth. Add the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon; beat until thoroughly combined. Add 3 cups of the cereal; beat until well mixed.

Place the remaining 1 1/2 cups of the cereal in a shallow dish, breaking up the larger pieces. Form the batter into 1-inch balls and roll in the cereal, coating completely. Place on cookie sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until firm and light golden.

Serve warm, or allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

This recipe yields 24 cookies.

Comments: These cookies are full of vitamins and minerals, thanks to the instant breakfast mix. Oh, sure, it's easy to change the flavor of the cookies by using a different flavor breakfast mix.

Yield: 24 cookies