Best 6 Bonnie Donaldsons Ranger Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Bonnie Donaldson's Ranger Cookies, where crispy edges meet chewy centers in perfect harmony. These delectable treats, also known as Cowboy Cookies or Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, are a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With three irresistible variations—Classic, Chocolate Chip, and Nutty—these cookies cater to every palate. The Classic recipe embodies the timeless charm of traditional Ranger Cookies, featuring a blend of oats, flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and plump raisins. The Chocolate Chip variation adds a touch of indulgence with the addition of semisweet chocolate chips, creating a delightful contrast between the chewy cookie and the rich chocolate. For those who love a crunchy twist, the Nutty recipe incorporates chopped walnuts, adding a satisfying textural element to the classic cookie. Whichever variation you choose, Bonnie Donaldson's Ranger Cookies promise an unforgettable taste experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

RANGER COOKIES



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These golden brown ranger cookies are crispy on the outside and cakelike on the inside. Their tasty blend of oats, rice cereal, coconut and brown sugar have made them one of our favorite cookie recipes. You won't be able to eat just one. —Mary Lou Boyce,Wilmington, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats, cereal and coconut., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MOM'S RANGER COOKIES



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Mom makes these and I love them so I thought I'd share them with you. They don't stay around long! They are soft and yummy and kids love them.

Provided by Tammy Woodard

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 ¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 ¾ cups rolled oats
1 ¾ cups corn flake cereal
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together both amounts of flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix flour mixture into the liquid ingredients.
  • Gently mix rolled oats, corn flakes, and coconut into the dough until thoroughly combined.
  • Drop the dough by tablespoons onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are light golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 95.3 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

BONNIE DONALDSON'S RANGER COOKIES



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Provided by Bonnie Donalson

Categories     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Coconut     Oat     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 5 dozen 3-inch cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
2 cups Special K cereal
12 ounce bag milk-chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda and powder, and salt. Beat together shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in flour mixture on low speed until just combined. Stir in oats, cereal, chips, and coconut.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of batter 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies, 1 sheet at a time, in middle of oven until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool cookies on sheets 1 minute, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

RANGER COOKIES



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Where will your holidays take you? With these old-fashioned ranger cookies packed with oats, Wheaties™ cereal and peanuts, you can fuel any trip with delicious bites. Baked until they are soft in the middle, they have a delightful light and nutty crunch. While we love these cookies for their flavor, we also love that each cookie has ½ serving of whole grain from the oats and whole grain flour! This ranger cookie recipe makes a large batch, about 54, so there will be plenty of these whole-grain, energy-packed cookies to give everyone that extra boost on your next hike! Or, enjoy these at home instead and freeze the leftovers to save the extras for later.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 54

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups Wheaties™ cereal
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix brown sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour, oats, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in cereal and peanuts.
  • Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with greased bottom of glass dipped in sugar.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY RANGER COOKIES



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Packing cookies in lunches? Here's a great pack-and-munch treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
3/4 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir all ingredients until soft dough forms. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

RANGER COOKIES



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Provided by Nancy Baggett

Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Coconut     Pecan     Oat     Fall     Party     Small Plates

Yield Makes 35 to 40 (3 3/4-inch) cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose white flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
Generous 1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup (1 stick plus 2 2/3 tablespoons) unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/2 cup white vegetable shortening
1 1/3 cups packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups corn flakes, crushed
1 1/4 cups (5 ounces) chopped pecans
1 1/4 cups (about 3 1/2 ounces) shredded or flaked sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease several baking sheets or coat with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter and shortening until lightened. Add the brown sugar and sugar and beat until fluffy and smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until evenly incorporated. Beat or stir in the flour mixture until evenly incorporated. Stir in the oats, corn flakes, pecans, and coconut until evenly incorporated. Let the dough stand for 5 to 10 minutes, or until firmed up slightly.
  • Shape portions of the dough into generous golf-ball-sized balls with lightly greased hands. Place on the baking sheets, spacing about 3 inches apart. Using your hand, pat down the balls until about 1/3 inch thick.
  • Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, in the upper third of the oven for 8 to 11 minutes, or until tinged with brown and just beginning to firm up in the centers; be careful not to overbake. Transfer the sheet to a wire rack and let stand until the cookies firm up slightly, about 3 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the cookies to wire racks. Let stand until completely cooled.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.

Tips:

  • Spoon out the dough instead of dropping it: This will ensure that your cookies are all uniform in size and shape.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before enjoying: This will help them to set and firm up.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Bonnie Donaldson's Ranger Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, rich flavor, and irresistible combination of oats, coconut, and pecans, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple yet satisfying cookie recipe, give Bonnie Donaldson's Ranger Cookies a try.

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