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Ranger Cookies

Ranger Cookies (Cowboy Cookies) are upgraded chocolate chip cookies with oats, and cornflakes added for a delicious chewiness, texture and flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar (120g)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (220g)
  • 1 cup butter (227g), softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (170g)
  • 2 cups cornflakes cereal* (56g)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250g)
  • 6 ounces chocolate chips (170g), milk or semi-sweet

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla then mix until incorporated. 
  3. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and oats then stir well to combine. Stir in corn flakes and chocolate chips.
  4. Scoop cookie dough into 24 balls (about 3-Tablespoons-size/55 grams)and place on prepared cookie sheets. 
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10-15 minutes or until set on the top.

Notes

  • Yield: 24 cookies. Serving Size: 1 cookie.
  • Cornflakes: you could substitute rice krispies or corn or rice chex cereal, lightly crushed.
  • Coconut: Add 3/4 cup dried coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened).
  • Nuts: Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
  • Make Ahead Instructions: Store cowboy cookie dough in the fridge up to 1 day in advance, before baking
  • To Freeze Cookie Dough: arrange cookie dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and "flash freeze" for 30 minutes before transferring to a freezer safe bag or container from up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time. 
  • arrange cookie dough balls on a parchment lined baking sheet and "flash freeze" for 30 minutes before transferring to a freezer safe bag or container from up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time. 
  • Freeze Baked Cookies in freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 80mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 301IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 141mg 6%
Potassium 80mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 301IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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