Best 5 Easy Ranger Cookies Recipes

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Looking for a delightful treat that combines the chewy texture of an oatmeal cookie with the sweet and gooey goodness of a chocolate chip cookie? Look no further than Ranger Cookies. These delectable cookies are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making them a favorite among cookie enthusiasts. With their crispy edges, soft centers, and generous amounts of chocolate chips and oats, Ranger Cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating classic Ranger Cookies, featuring a combination of rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. The recipe also includes variations for creating Chewy Ranger Cookies, which use melted butter instead of softened butter, and Crispy Ranger Cookies, which are made with less brown sugar and more rolled oats. Additionally, the article offers a recipe for Gluten-Free Ranger Cookies, catering to those with gluten sensitivities or allergies.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

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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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



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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

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:

  • Use room temperature butter. This will help the cookies spread evenly and create a chewy texture.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure even-sized cookies. This will help them bake evenly.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown and the centers are set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Ranger Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, slightly crisp edges, and the perfect balance of chocolate and coconut, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Ranger Cookies are so easy to make, and you probably already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen. Give this Ranger Cookies recipe a try, and you'll see why they're a favorite among cookie lovers everywhere.

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