Have You Ever Heard Of Sunshine Cookies??

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One of My Grandmother's used to cook for the railroad. I dont know how long she worked there as all I know are the stories that she would tell. She said the workers just loved these cookies there. She said that she refused to give out her recipe to the people who worked there. She said that it took her along time to prefect the recipe to her tastes. I am posting it just as she printed it on my notebook. I hope you can understand what she is saying. She was a wonderful cook but she did not do things like you read in a cooking book. She tends to do things her way. This is a wonderful cookie and I hope you enjoy it. Sunshine Cookies 1 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 cup oil 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup quick cooking Oats 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup Rice Krispies NOTE: When I make these, I don't add ALL of the chocolate chips to the mix at once, I save some for placing on top along with some chopped walnuts or pecans. I then only "slightly" flatten the cookies. This makes them look very attractive and taste better. Also, I don't "drop" them onto the cookie sheet, I use a round measuring tablespoon and scoop them onto the sheet, this way I can flatten the little ball. To make cookies: Cream butter with sugars. Stir in egg and oil. Sift together salt, soda, cream of tartar and flour. Add to creamed mixture. mix well. Stir in oats, vanilla, chocolate chips, nuts and Rice Krispies. To Bake Cookies: Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes. Take them out of the oven when they are still just a little undone in the center. Let stand several minutes before removing from sheet.