Crispy Sunflower Seed Cookies

by Joy

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tbsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups rice crispies cereal
1-1/4 cups roasted sunflower seeds

Caramel Icing:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream or whole milk
1/3 cup icing sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Cream butter and sugars till fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Mix flour, baking soda and baking powder in seperate bowl. Stir into creamed mixture. Blend in oats, rice cereal and sunflower seeds. Form into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Flatten with fork. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Cool and drizzle Caramel Icing over cookies.

Caramel Icing:
In small pan mix sugar and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for one minute. Transfer to a bowl and beat in icing sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

CHEF COMMENTS

These cookies take a little time, but are well worth the effort!

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