Joanna Gaines Ranger Cookies Recipe
The Joanna Gaines Ranger Cookies Recipe is a soft, chewy and loaded cookie perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream Butter and Sugars
- Beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Mix in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract and blend well.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.
Mix Wet and Dry
- Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture. Mix until just combined.
Add Oats, Coconut, Nuts, and Chocolate Chips
- Fold in oats, coconut, nuts, and chocolate chips evenly.
Scoop Cookies
- Drop cookie dough by tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
Cool
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Serve
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Use a mix of chocolate chips and white chocolate for variety.
- Toast nuts lightly for deeper flavor.
- Replace coconut with dried cranberries for a fruity twist.
- Chill dough for 15 minutes to prevent spreading.
- Freeze cookie dough for quick future baking.