Ranger Cookies are an old fashioned cookie recipe made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, and Rice Krispies cereal.

homemade Ranger cookies on cooling rackRanger Cookies

Ranger cookies are one of those classic cookie recipes that everyone’s family has a slightly different recipe for. They are a lot like the Cowboy cookies that my husband loves so much. The difference is the addition of Rice Krispies cereal. It adds another layer of texture to these perfectly chewy, chocolate chip oatmeal cookies. 

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How to Make Ranger Cookies:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Cream butter and sugar, and brown sugar together.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to mix until eggs are fully incorporated.
  4. In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  5. Slowly add flour mixture to the mixer and blend until smooth.
  6. Fold in oats, rice cereal and chocolate chips.
  7. Roll into golf ball size balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with the tines of a fork.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  9. Cool on cookie rack and store in airtight container.

inside of Ranger cookies

What Other Ingredients Can I Put in Ranger Cookies?

Like I said there are lots of versions of this old fashioned cookie recipe. The most traditional version has shredded coconut in it in addition to the oats, chocolate chips, and Rice Krispies. I never added it to my Ranger cookies, or my Cowboy cookies for that matter! If you love shredded coconut you can add 1 cup to this recipe.

Some people also substitute corn flakes for Rice Krispies. They definitely change the taste and texture so give them both a whirl and see what you like best!

Ranger cookies on cookie rack

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Servings: 40
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

Ranger Cookies

Ranger Cookies are an old fashioned cookie recipe made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, and Rice Krispies cereal.
homemade Ranger cookies on cooling rack
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3.75 from 4 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks Butter, softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 2 cup Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Old fashioned oats
  • 2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream butter and sugar, and brown sugar together.
  • Add eggs and vanilla and continue to mix until eggs are fully incorporated.
  • In a bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Slowly add flour mixture to the mixer and blend until smooth.
  • Fold in oats, rice cereal and chocolate chips.
  • Roll into golf ball size balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with the tines of a fork.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Cool on cookie rack and store in airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 102kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 72mg, Potassium: 31mg, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 2.3%, Vitamin C: 1.1%, Calcium: 1.5%, Iron: 5.2%
Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.
Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate chip oatmeal cookie, classic cookie recipe, ranger cookie recipe