RANGER COOKIES I

Ranger Cookies I image

This is an old recipe from the 20's and 30's.

Provided by Karen Davenport

Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup shortening
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups rolled oats
2 eggs
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Cream shortening, add sugar gradually. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together and mix with the first mixture. Add oatmeal, rice cereal, and coconut. Mix well.
Drop by tablespoons on slightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.8 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 195.7 mg, Sugar 24.9 g