RECIPE | TEXAS RANGER COOKIES

This recipe appeared in the “Methodist Best” cookbook in 2008. The Gatesville Messenger plans to run a series of recipes from that cookbook.

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TEXAS RANGER COOKIES

Alice Taylor Lovelace

Dorothy Lovelace

1 c. brown sugar                                                               pinch of salt

1 c. white sugar                                                                 1 c. oatmeal

1 c. oleo or shortening                                                   2 c. cornflakes

1 tsp. vanilla                                                                       ½ c. coconut

2 eggs                                                                                   ½ - 1 c. pecans or chocolate chips

2 c. sifted flour

1 tsp. soda

Cream together brown sugar, white sugar and oleo or shortening. Beat eggs and vanilla into creamed mixture. Sift together flour, soda, and salt. Then add oatmeal, corn flakes, coconut, and pecans. Drop onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 until golden brown.