Ranger Cookies
Delightful cookies filled with oats, chocolate, and nuts, offering a perfect blend of flavors and textures for a nostalgic treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for better mixing
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans) Optional, can be omitted
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional) Add if desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until combined.
Baking
- Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, and shredded coconut if you’re using it.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the lined baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter, accurately measure ingredients, and keep an eye on baking times. Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.