HONEY CRUNCH COOKIES

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This recipe really represents the Midwest to me because of all the bees and honey in the state of Wisconsin. We alone sold more than 90 gallons of honey last fall, and we're just small-scale compared to our neighbors!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup butterscotch chips
4 cups crisp rice cereal

Steps:

Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In a large , cream butter until light and fluffy. Add honey, a little at a time, beating well after each addition. , Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mixture will appear curdled. Gradually add dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Fold in the coconut, chips and cereal. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.