Nanny's Ranger Cookies

Transport your taste buds to the heart of home-baked nostalgia with Nanny's Ranger Cookies—a classic treat brimming with texture and flavor. These irresistibly chewy cookies combine the wholesome goodness of old-fashioned rolled oats, the tropical sweetness of shredded coconut, and the satisfying crunch of crispy rice cereal. Perfectly balanced with golden brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, each bite offers a delightful contrast of soft centers and crispy edges. Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or raisins let you tailor them to your favorite indulgence. Ready in just 25 minutes and yielding 36 perfectly golden cookies, this beloved family recipe is ideal for a cozy snack, lunchbox treat, or bake sale favorite. Bake up a batch today and experience why this timeless recipe is sure to become a staple in your home!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
• 2 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 cup optional chocolate chips or raisins

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Gently fold in the oats, shredded coconut, crispy rice cereal, and chocolate chips or raisins (if using) until evenly distributed.

Step 7

Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers are still soft.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1786.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7306.8

Total Fat 246.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 151.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 4787.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1219.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.2g	0%
Total Sugars 644.2g
Protein 98.1g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 553.2mg	0%
Iron 59.0mg	0%
Potassium 2683.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.6%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 65.1%