Description
Grandma’s classic Ranger cookies chewy, crunchy, and nostalgic loaded with oats, coconut, and crispy rice cereal for a versatile, old-fashioned treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2. In a bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- 4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just incorporated.
- 5. Fold in oats, crispy rice cereal, and shredded coconut.
- 6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- 7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- 8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variation.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy.
- These cookies freeze well for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: ranger cookies,grandma cookies,nostalgic dessert,chewy cookies