NO-BAKE NUT COOKIES


ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. broken nuts (pecans)
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 1/2 c. bite size shredded rice biscuits

preparation

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, nuts, evaporated milk and butter or margarine. Stir over medium heat until mixture bubbles all over top. Boil and stir 5 minutes more. Take off heat. Stir in vanilla and cereal; mix well. Using 2 teaspoons, drop and shape into 30 clusters on wax paper. Let stand until firm, about 30 minutes.