Description
Ranger Cookies bring classic American comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, packed with crispy rice cereal, coconut, and oats. Sweet chocolate chips mingle with buttery dough, creating irresistible treats perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Quick-cooking oats
- 2 cups Crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup Shredded coconut
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ease cookie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth foundational base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually, beating thoroughly after each addition to ensure complete integration. Gently stir in vanilla extract, distributing the flavor evenly throughout the mixture.
- Separately, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a uniform, lump-free batter forms.
- Gently fold in quick-cooking oats, shredded coconut, crispy rice cereal, and chopped pecans, creating a rich and textured dough with multiple layers of crunch.
- Utilizing a cookie scoop or two spoons, form consistent dough balls and arrange them approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets, allowing sufficient space for spreading during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 11-13 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges. The centers should remain slightly soft, as they will continue to set while cooling.
- Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 4-5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to achieve the perfect Ranger cookie consistency and texture.
Notes
- Customize the recipe by swapping pecans with your favorite nuts or chocolate chips for a personalized touch.
- Crisp edges and chewy centers make these ranger cookies a textural delight that keeps everyone coming back for more.
- Precise measurements guarantee consistent results, so break out those measuring cups and spoons for cookie perfection.
- Mixing dry ingredients before combining with wet components prevents clumping and ensures even flavor distribution.
- Baking on parchment paper or silicone mats makes cleanup a breeze and helps cookies release easily from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg