Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies

Today I am going to share with you guys this Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies recipe they are soft, chewy cookies that are filled with oatmeal, chocolate chips, and crispy rice cereal. I’m sure you’ll love them.

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What Are Ranger Cookies?

Cookie history dates back to the early 20th century. According to some claims, these cookies originated in Texas and were originally known as ‘Texas Ranger Cookies’ or ‘The Lone Ranger Cookie’. The pioneer woman recipe for Ranger cookies is similar to the recipe for Cowboy Cookies. Besides oats, Rice Krispies, coconut, brown sugar, and loads of chocolate chips, they have coconut in them as well.

Which is best to use in Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies shortening or butter?

You can make taller, softer cookies by adding shortening. You can make flatter, crispier cookies by using butter. If you use both butter and shortening, you will get the best results, but in this recipe, we use butter for crisp taste.

Can I use quick oats in Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies?

In these pioneer woman ranger cookies, you’ll want to use old-fashioned oats. The texture of quick oats is different because they are ground.

Ingredients That You’ll Need:

Butter: I prefer unsalted butter at room temperature.
Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar that is packed.
Sugar: White sugar, granulated.
Vanilla Extract: I know vanilla is expensive right now, but real vanilla extract is worth the investment. Avoid imitations. Sam’s Club or Costco are my favorite places to buy it in bulk.
Salt
Eggs
Flour: These cookies have only been tested with white all-purpose flour.
Baking Powder: For rising.
Baking Soda: An additional leavening agent.
Rolled Oats: These cookies were made with Quaker Oats Miller’s Batch oatmeal, which is a thick-cut, organic rolled oat that is hearty and delicious for cookies. However, if you can’t find those, regular old-fashioned oats will work fine, just avoid quick oats since they have a different texture.
Chocolate chips: my favorite are Ghirardelli baking chips.
Rice Krispies: whatever store brand you use for crispy rice cereal.

Substitutions & Variations:

Corn flakes instead of rice crispies cereal? Just use crushed cornflakes like in Cowboy Cookies!
Swap add-ins: You can choose a different type of chocolate chip or nut. As an alternative to milk chocolate, you can use white, dark, or butterscotch chips. You can also substitute crushed walnuts or pecans for peanuts.
You can leave out the coconut if you’re not a fan.

How To Make Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies?

Put two baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats in your oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Keep aside.
Add the butter, sugars, vanilla, and salt to a large bowl and beat on medium until fluffy.
Beat the eggs until smooth.
Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Mix well.
Beat the flour mixture into the butter mixture until it is fully incorporated.
Add the oats, chocolate chips, and crispy rice cereal and stir until evenly combined.
Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Drop the chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a medium cookie scoop.
Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
After removing the baked goods from the oven, let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

What To serve with Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies?

For a pleasant serving of pioneer woman Ranger Cookies try this out:

Vanilla Ice Cream
Orange Juice
Strawberries And Pineapple Juice
Cream Cheese
Ricotta
Peanut Butter
Greek Yogurt
Hazelnut Spread

How To Store Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies?

In The Room Temperature:

Before storing, allow pioneer woman ranger cookies to cool completely.
Store them at room temperature in an airtight container, such as Tupperware.
leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature, last for up to a week.
The flavor of ranger cookies will intensify over time.

In The Freeze:

Allow the pioneer woman range cookies to cool completely before arranging them on a large cookies sheet to freeze for 20 to 30 minutes.
Store in an airtight container.
Thaw at room temperature for up to 3 months.

How To Freeze Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies?

Make the dough and roll it into balls.
Place the balls on a baking tray and freeze until frozen, about 1 hour.
If stored in an airtight container, frozen cookie dough balls can be kept for up to 3 months.
Simply add a few minutes to the baking time if you are baking from frozen.

How To Reheat Pioneer Woman Ranger Cookies?

In The Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Place your pioneer woman ranger cookies in an oven-safe container(You could also place them on a baking sheet.)
Keep the ranger cookies inside of your oven and let them get heated for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Take out the leftovers pioneer woman ranger cookies carefully. Enjoy the deliciously warm and chewy cookies

In The Microwave:

Soak a paper towel with water and then squeeze it to remove as much liquid as possible.
Wrap your leftovers pioneer woman ranger cookies with a damp paper towel, or place the paper towel over a plate of cookies.
Microwave your ranger cookies for 15 to 20 seconds.
Throw away the paper towel and enjoy your fresh, steaming cookies.

In The Air Fryer:

You can reheat pioneer woman ranger cookies in an air fryer by setting it to 300 degrees Fahrenheit for two to three minutes.
Make sure all of the ranger cookies are lined along the bottom to prevent them from getting too crispy or doughy.
This method softens the leftover pioneer woman ranger cookies while preserving their flavor and texture.

FAQ Section

What Does Adding An Extra Egg Yolk Do To Cookies?

By adding an extra egg yolk, the cookies become softer and chewier.

Why Do You Use Cornstarch In Cookies?

Using the cornstarch enhances the chewy texture of these ranger cookies.

Why Do I Need To Use Old Fashioned Oats?

In contrast to most oatmeal cookie recipes you don’t want quick oats for these – they’d bake too quickly making the cookies too soft. Steel-cut oats, on the other hand, would stay hard – and nobody wants that!

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