Babysitter Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Babysitter Cookies

• 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
• ½ cup shortening
• Sugar
• Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup crushed cereal (Rice Krispies, Cheerios, etc.)
• Coconut
• Raisins
• Nuts
• Chocolate Chips
• Peanut Butter

How to Make Babysitter Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ½ cup shortening until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and 1 cup packed brown sugar, creaming until well combined.
4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon baking powder.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and 1 cup crushed cereal (such as Rice Krispies or Cheerios).
8. Fold in your choice of optional ingredients (see below).
9. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.