RANGER COOKIES (RECIPE DATED 1931)

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Both Grandma and Mom made this recipe for us kids all the time. They were a good, old standby. I'm sure the recipe was updated because the original used lard and was baked in a wood stove.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c shortening
1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 c rolled oats
2 c crisp rice cereal
1 c flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream shortening, add sugar and brown 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.
  • 2. NOTE: Sometimes Mom would add raisins or chocolate chips. Use up to 1 cup of either of these.

Jhangeer ali
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves a good cookie.


sajjak sheikh
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These cookies are a staple in my holiday baking repertoire.


XxFsSlayerXx
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I've tried many Ranger Cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Thobekile Sibiya
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These cookies are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth.


Tamara Thompkins
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies.


osime kujur
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These cookies are so good, I can't stop eating them!


Fatima Farid
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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


gladys darko00
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal.


Muhammad Yunas
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I like to add a little bit of chocolate chips to these cookies for an extra special treat.


zunair zynii
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy snack.


Charles Dunlap
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I love the way the oats give these cookies a little bit of crunch.


God is Good Arianna
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Erick Weekly
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies.


Levy Mbiya
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I've been making these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite.


Spam Ton
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


Regene Ortojan
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Noel Tomlinson
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These Ranger Cookies are a delightful treat! I love the combination of flavors and textures.