Ranger Cookies have been around since at least the 1960s and are the cousin cookie of the Cowboy Cookie with its oats, chocolate chips, and pecans. Ranger Cookies, on the other hand, boast rolled oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut and Rice Krispies or you can substitute crushed corn flakes in lieu of the Rice Krispies. There was never a more satisfying dynamic cookie full of texture and flavors.

Ingredients:

Cream together:

1 pound butter

4 cups brown sugar

4 cups granulated sugar

1 stick shortening

1 tbsp vanilla

1 tbsp salt

Add to creamed mixture and mix well

8 cups flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1 tbsp baking soda

8 cups oatmeal

8 cups Rice Krispies

Add to dough and mix well

4 cups chopped pecans

4 cups coconut

Scoop the dough onto a parchment covered cookie sheet (blue scoop)

Flatten just a bit and bake at 325 for 13-15 minutes.

ENJOY!