Pina Colada Cookies

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
2 (9/16 ounce) envelopes instant Pina Colada drink mix
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups crisp rice cereal

Cream shortening with sugar, pina colada mix and eggs. Blend in lemon extract. Add flour, baking powder and salt, mix well. Stir in cereal. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Makes 8 dozen.