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    Home » Top Amish Recipes » Cookies, Candies & Bars

    Ranger Cookie Bars

    Published: Oct 3, 2012 · Updated: Feb 2, 2021 by Kevin Williams | Leave a Comment

    Yum, don't these cookies look good? Thanks to Rosalyn in Ireland for giving these cookies a whirl and sharing the photo! Ranger cookies are a common confection found in Amish bakeries and kitchens across the country.  They've got a good crunchy taste and are a nice alternative to something chocolately and decadent (not that I don't like chocolately and decadent!).  These cookies are sometimes called "Ranger Joe Cookies".  Their origins are unclear, but they likely became a fast-favorite among the Amish because of the accessibility of these ingredients.  Most Amish cooks already have such staples in their pantry.

    The recipe below is for cookies but, really, I see no reason why you couldn't do these as a "bar"...follow the instructions below but pour everything into an 9 X 13 pan (two if there's that much batter) and bake at 350 maybe for 15 minutes instead of 10.  Just use a toothpick test to see if it comes out done.

    Ranger Cookie Bars
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    10 mins
    Total time
    25 mins
     
    Serves: 36 cookies
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup shortening, softened
    • 2 large eggs, beaten
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 /2 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups puffed rice cereal
    • 2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
    Instructions
    1. Preheat the oven to 400. In a large bowl, cream the sugars and shortening.
    2. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla to the shortening mixture.
    3. Mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl, sift together the salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Add to the wet mixture.
    4. Stir in the cereal and oats.
    5. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown around the edges, 10 minutes.
    6. Cool and then store in sealed containers, will keep for up to 5 days.
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