Best 5 Delicious Ranger Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Ranger Cookies, a timeless treat that has captivated taste buds for generations. These chewy, oat-filled cookies boast a harmonious blend of flavors, with a crispy exterior giving way to a soft and chewy interior. Whether you prefer a classic version bursting with raisins, walnuts, and coconut or crave a unique twist like the Chocolate Chip Ranger Cookies, this article has you covered. We'll guide you through each recipe step-by-step, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking adventure that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

RANGER COOKIES I



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This is an old recipe from the 20's and 30's.

Provided by Karen Davenport

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups rolled oats
2 eggs
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream shortening, add sugar gradually. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together and mix with the first mixture. Add oatmeal, rice cereal, and coconut. Mix well.
  • Drop by tablespoons on slightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 195.7 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

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

DELICIOUS RANGER COOKIES



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Make and share this Delicious Ranger Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kater

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 24 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups oats
2 cups corn flakes
2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup shredded coconut or 1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to sugar mixture.
  • Stir in oats, cornflakes, chocolate chips, coconut and nuts.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

RANGER COOKIES



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Great tasting cookie recipe that I've made since I was able to bake. Nice combination with the oatmeal, coconut, and Rice Krispies.

Provided by Caryn

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen cookies (depending on size)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup coconut
2 cups Rice Krispies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs.
  • Gradually add flour mixture; mix well.
  • Stir in oatmeal, coconut, and Rice Krispie cereal; mix well.
  • Roll into small balls and flatten with hand.
  • Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes or till light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1424.2, Fat 65.5, SaturatedFat 42.7, Cholesterol 215, Sodium 1197.5, Carbohydrate 196.5, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 107, Protein 17.9

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your cookies will taste. Opt for real butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality chocolate chips.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the dough, which will make your cookies light and airy.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help to firm it up and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking ranger cookies is 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If you bake them at a higher temperature, they will brown too quickly and may not have a chance to cook through.
  • Let the cookies cool before enjoying them: Ranger cookies are best enjoyed when they are slightly cooled. This will give them a chance to set and the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Ranger cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet and nutty flavor, and gooey chocolate chips, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give ranger cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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