1/2 c Butter, softened

2/3 c Lightly packed brown sugar

1 Egg

1 c All-purpose flour

1 1/4 c Granola cereal

1/2 c Flaked coconut

1/2 c Maraschino cherries, chopped

1/4 c Chopped nuts

1/2 t Baking powder

1/2 t Grated orange rind, optional

1 pk Milk chocolate chips

Cream butter with sugar and add egg until light. Stir in remaining ingredients. Mix well. Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350F (180C) for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.