Whether you are headed on a day trip or for a few days – its nice to have a snack that’s healthy, satisfying, and just plain yummy.
I give you “Travelin’ Ranger Cookies”! My mom always made these for our family trips, I made them for my family and now I pass this tradition on to you.
Chock full of oatmeal, crispy rice cereal and coconut, they will fill that hunger pain between meals. You can make them ahead of your trip, freeze in an air-tight container, ready to pull out when you hit the road.
So, pick out one of our fabulous Texas State Parks, load up the fam, and pack these cookies – you’ll be glad you did! Click below for video:
Travelin' Ranger Cookies
A healthy snack on the go
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (or 1/2 cup butter + 1/2 cup shortening)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temp)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond flavoring
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- 2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- n a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy - 5 - 7 minutes.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and almond flavoring
- Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in oats, rice cereal, and coconut.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment paper or ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 7-9 minutes. Remove to a wire rack for cooling.
Notes
These freeze great. Put them in an air-tight container for a road trip snack.