Chocolate Chip Ranger Cookies

Chocolate Chip Ranger Cookies combine the sweetness of chocolate chips, chewy oats, and crispy rice cereal to create a delicious treat. These cowboy cookies are a great option for those looking for a delightful recipe that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion!

Prep Time15

Cook Time9

Total Time24

Course: Cookies, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chocolate Chip Ranger Cookies, Cowboy Cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 6493kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

½ cup Butter
½ cup Shortening (or 114 g of lard)
1 cup Brown sugar packed
2 Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
2 cups Flour
1 tsp Baking soda
½ tsp Baking powder
½ tsp Salt
2 cups Quick-cooking oats
2 cups Chocolate chips
2 cups Rice cereal
1 cup Flaked coconut

Instructions

Prep: Start by preheating the oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon mats, set them aside.
Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening (or lard), butter, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate below, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; continue to gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stir well.
Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, rice cereal, and coconut flakes.
Bake: Drop dough by the rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the ungreased baking sheets.
Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool. Serve slightly warm and enjoy!

Notes

These Cowboy cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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