Rice Krispie Cookies

Who says you can't have a Rice Krispie Treat? Not us!

Yield: Makes 2 dozen cookies

1/4 c. brown sugar

1/4 c. sugar substitute plus 2 heaping tsp. of sugar substitute

1/2 lb. margarine melted and cooled

1 cup of oil

3 eggs (or use 1/2 of Eggbeaters)

2 teaspoons vanilla

3 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. quick cooking oatmeal

1 1/2 c. Rice Krispies

3/4 c. nuts

Mix margarine, oil, eggs and vanilla well until combined and set aside to cool
In another bowl, mix dry ingredients including sugar, and once blended, add liquid mixture and blend until a stiff batter is formed
Drop onto a pre-greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 9 minutes or until light brown
Remove from oven and quickly remove from cookie sheet, and allow to cool on a wire rack or wax paper