Best 6 Flying Saucer Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with the delightful Flying Saucer Cookies, a unique and visually appealing treat. These cookies are made with a combination of chocolate chip cookie dough and peanut butter cups, resulting in a cosmic explosion of flavors and textures. The soft and chewy cookie dough envelops the creamy and decadent peanut butter cups, creating a harmonious balance of sweetness and richness. The cookies are further elevated with a drizzle of melted chocolate, adding an extra layer of indulgence.

In this article, we present a collection of Flying Saucer Cookie recipes, each offering a slightly different twist on this classic dessert. From the traditional recipe that uses semisweet chocolate chips to variations that incorporate white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or even chopped nuts, there's a recipe for every taste preference. We also include a gluten-free version of the cookies, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this cosmic treat.

These Flying Saucer Cookies are not only delicious, but also easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. They are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering with friends, a special holiday celebration, or simply a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. So, put on your apron, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey to create these out-of-this-world cookies.

Let's cook with our recipes!

FLYING SAUCERS OATMEAL COOKIES



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1952 City School Ranger Cookies (Flying Saucers)

Provided by Cookie Madness

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour (240 grams, don't have to sift if you weigh)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 oz unsalted butter (at room temperature**)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar (packed)
2 large eggs (well beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups cornflakes
1/2 cup coconut (toasted)
1 1/2 cup chocolate chips (original recipe used only 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (use more nuts for a less sweet cookie)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine pre-sifted flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda into a mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Cream butter and both sugars with an electric mixer; Add eggs and vanilla and beat until mixed.
  • Stir flour mixture into butter mixture, then stir in oats, cornflakes, coconut, chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Scoop up big tablespoons of dough and shape into balls. Place on parchment lined cookies sheets, spacing 3 inches apart, and flatten lightly with palm of hand so they'll cook evenly.
  • Bake cookies for 12-15 minutes or until edges are browned and centers appear set.

FLYING SAUCER COOKIES



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Those of us old enough will remember these from school. This recipe was from my aunt who was a "lunch lady"! She passed the recipe on to me in 1965.

Provided by Bev Hale

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 c flour
2 c sugar
1/4 c dried milk
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp allspice, ground
1 tsp cinnamon
1 c shortening
1/2 c honey
2 eggs
1/4 c water
3 1/3 c rolled oats. for best results do not use quick cooking oats.
3/4 c raisens

Steps:

  • 1. Cream shortening with sugar. Add eggs.
  • 2. Mix dry (except oats) ingredients together and add to creamed mixture. Add honey and water.
  • 3. Fold in oats and raisens. Drop by large spoonful - you want these big, onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.

1952 CITY SCHOOL FLYING SAUCERS (RANGER COOKIES)



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Recipe from Los Angeles Unified School District. Served in school cafeterias. After making these the first time, I think some dried cranberries would be good in them.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Cookies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 c butter, room temperature
1 c granulated sugar
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 c rolled oats
2 c cornflakes
1/2 c coconut
1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F (for larger cookies) or 375F (for smaller cookies)
  • 2. Cream butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 3. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • 4. Sift flour with baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir into butter mixture.
  • 5. Add oats, cornflakes, coconut, chocolate chips and nuts and stir until blended.
  • 6. Drop by tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Flatten to 4-inch diameter. (Use square of wax paper to keep dough from sticking to fingers or whatever you're using to flatten dough.) For small cookies, drop by rounded teaspoon. Do not flatten.
  • 7. Bake larger cookies at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Cookies should be slightly soft when removed from oven. Bake smaller cookies at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

FLYING SAUCER COOKIES



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A great giant "party cookie" or smaller everyday cookie. Try different types of M & M's or Reese's Pieces. A wonderful, chewy oaty-peanutty treat! (or omit candies for a "healthier" cookie!)

Provided by Susan Lee

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 23m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups quick oats
1 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy or 1 cup Reese's pieces

Steps:

  • Beat together the butter, peanut butter and sugars.
  • Add soda, then all other ingredients except candies.
  • To make 4 1/2 inch round jumbo cookies, drop dough by 1/3 cup measure at least 3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350* for 18-20 minutes, until VERY lightly browned.
  • Immediately press candies on top of cookies.
  • For GIANT flying saucers, line two 12-13 inch pizza pans with foil.
  • Spread cookie dough within an inch of edge of pan.
  • Bake at 325* for 30-35 minutes or until LIGHLY browned.
  • The center make appear underdone, but do not overbake.
  • Add candies to cookie when removed from oven.

FLYING SAUCERS



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Hearty cookie with oats, coconut and wheat flakes cereal. Great for a snack.

Provided by TITANIA

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups rolled oats
2 cups whole wheat flake cereal
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the baking powder, baking soda and oats; stir into the sugar mixture. Fold in the wheat cereal, and coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with a fork.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 95.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

FLYING SAUCERS



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These handy pita pocket sandwiches can be filled and served ready to eat... or you can set up a make-your-own buffet with ingredients that the kids can choose to suit themselves.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
8 pita pocket halves
8 lettuce leaves
16 thin slices bologna
8 thin slices fully cooked ham
16 thin slices tomato

Steps:

  • Combine the mayonnaise and mustard; spread about 1 tablespoon into each pita half. Stuff each with one lettuce leaf, two slices of bologna, one slice of ham and two slices of tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 39g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Measure accurately: Precise measurements are essential for successful baking. Use a kitchen scale for the most accurate results.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This step incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a lighter, more tender cookie.
  • Use real vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract provides a richer, more complex flavor than imitation vanilla.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This helps the cookies hold their shape and prevents them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown: Over-baking will dry them out, so keep a close eye on them in the oven.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling: This will help prevent the filling from seeping out.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Flying saucer cookies are a fun and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized with a variety of fillings. With a little creativity, you can create unique and delicious cookies that everyone will love.

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