I like cookies with walnuts or pecans. Peanuts, not so much. But most everybody likes Rice Krispies. I thought, “Why not substitute Rice Krispies for nuts in a recipe.” When making my Christmas cookies one year, I came up with this recipe. There is another surprise tucked in that cookie, too. Cayenne pepper. It gives a little zing to the cinnamon spice. You will wonder why the cinnamon tastes so good: cayenne pepper. When you try this recipe, I hope it will become a favorite. Don't tell anyone about the cayenne. Let's keep it our secret.

A DIFFERENT OATMEAL COOKIE
2 cups plain flour
2 cup quick oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
Rice Krispies

In a bowl combine flour, oats, soda, salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Sift to distribute cayenne evenly throughout the flour. Set aside. In a separate bowl, on medium speed, beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Mix in the eggs and vanilla. Continue beating until well mixed. On low speed, gradually beat in flour mixture until just combined. Cover bowl. Chill for an hour or overnight. Place 2 cups dry Rice Krispies in a medium sized bowl., Form cookie dough into 3/4 inch balls. Roll each ball in dry Rice Krispies, pressing to adhere cereal to the dough. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet and flatten with palm of hand. Bake at 350 F. for about 10 minutes or until just starting to brown nicely. The cookie should be crisp when cooled. Transfer to a cooling area. I use newspapers on my table. Makes about 8 dozen cookies.