Original Homemade Ranger Cookies Recipe You Need to Try!

You have to try this original homemade ranger cookie recipe with cornflakes and oatmeal! You can switch out the cornflakes with rice krispies if you want a different texture to this delicious dessert. This easy, original recipe for ranger cookies is perfect to serve to your family or take to a potluck.

Hey y’all, Tiffany here.

This recipe for Original Homemade Ranger Chocolate Chips Cookies Ranger Cookies is absolutely one of my favorite cookie recipes! It’s right up there with sour cream sugar cookies, but this has a bit of a saltier taste that comes from the cornflakes.

Each time my mom wanted to make ranger cookies for me as my favorite treat, she would bake a batch of these delicious treats. She even sent them once to me on my mission to Puerto Rico in a care package!

I know you’ll love this Ranger Cookies recipe as much as I do. If you’re looking for more great recipes, we’ve got a bunch here!

And as you make these ranger cookies, you should involve your kids with these cookie science ideas. It turns ordinary cookie-making into an experience that’s both exciting and educational!

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Original Homemade Ranger Cookies Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that you need to make these delicious Original Homemade Ranger Cookies.

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups cornflakes**
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup nuts
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup baking chips: chocolate, M&M, butterscotch, peanut butter, etc.

**You can substitute the cornflakes with Rice Krispies if you’d prefer. It changes the texture a bit, as well as the flavor.

If you like butterscotch cookies, try out these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375* degrees to cook your Original Homemade Ranger Cookies. Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

Cream Butter and Sugars:

In a large bowl, beat together:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup white sugar

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients:

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt

Lastly, add in:

• 2 cups corn flakes
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup nuts
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup M&Ms (or a variety of chocolate/butterscotch/white chips)

Scoop and Bake:

Using a cookie scoop or tablespoons, drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Flatten each dough mound slightly with the back of a spoon.

Put a medium scoop of cookie dough on a cookie sheet, spacing about 1–2 inches apart (they will spread). 

Bake to Golden Perfection:

Bake in the preheated oven at 375 degrees for 10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.

Allow the Ranger cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, indulge in the chewy, crispy goodness of your homemade Ranger Cookies.

These delightful cookies, filled with peanut butter chips, with oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and nuts, are a perfect blend of textures and flavors. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage for a comforting treat.

Then enjoy your Original Homemade Ranger Cookies!

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