What are ranger cookies made of?
These large, hearty cookies are a fairly recent addition to the American repertoire, appearing sometime in the latter half of the twentieth century. Most ranger cookies contain rolled oats and coconut, and some also include pecans and crushed corn flakes.
Why are they called Ranger Cookies?
And why are they called “Ranger Cookies?” “Some claim that the cookie originated in Texas and was originally called the ‘Texas Ranger Cookie’ or ‘The Lone Ranger Cookie. ‘ The recipe is similar to the Cowboy cookie which has oats, chocolate chips and pecans.”
Can ranger cookie dough be frozen?
To freeze: Freeze the dough or cookies (cooled completely) in a freeze safe container for up to 3 months. Allow a few extra minutes bake time if baking dough from frozen.
What are the best cookies to freeze?
In general, any cookie doughs with a lot of butter or fat freeze well, including:
- Shortbread.
- Gingerbread.
- Drop cookies, like oatmeal, chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies.
- Icebox cookies (aka slice-and-bake)
- Sugar cookies.
What happens if you don’t add eggs to cookies?
When eggs aren’t added, the cookies become dense, crumbly, and don’t spread out. While eggs may not add much in terms of flavor to a cookie, they’re still a vital ingredient. Without them, cookies will crumble apart and become too dry to enjoy. Texture is very important to a cookie.
What happens if I don t add baking soda to cookies?
It is possible to make cookies without baking soda or baking powder, but the resulting cookie will be dense. This is because carbon dioxide is not being produced by a chemical reaction that typically occurs when baking soda or powder is present in the cookie batter.
What can I substitute for corn flakes in Ranger cookies?
Bake: Spoon large tablespoons of the dough onto an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes. Cereal substitutes: if you don’t have corn flakes, feel free to use rice krispies, lightly crushed Chex, or frosted flakes cereal. Coconut: add 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut.
How to make homemade Ranger cookies at home?
Ingredients 1 1 cup shortening 2 1 cup sugar 3 1 cup packed brown sugar 4 2 large eggs, room temperature 5 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 6 2 cups all-purpose flour 7 1 teaspoon baking soda 8 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 9 1/2 teaspoon salt 10 2 cups quick-cooking oats 11 2 cups crisp rice cereal 12 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut More
How to make chocolate chip cookies with corn flakes?
In a large bowl cream the butter and sugars together. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until incorporated. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and oats and stir well to combine. Stir in corn flakes and chocolate chips. Spoon large tablespoons of the dough onto prepared cookie sheet.
What kind of flakes are in Ranger cookies?
Ranger cookies are a quick and easy type of drop cookie made with whole wheat flakes and coconut. Skip to content Top Navigation Explore AllrecipesAllrecipes Search Profile Menu