Ranger Cookies

Two things I discovered this weekend:

1. When I smile more to random strangers I feel like I'm on an instant happy drug.
2. These cookies are the answer to feeling like you're not eating gluten free.

 These are chewy, yet still have a little fun crunch from the the rice krispies. What more could you ask for. Plus my husband couldn't even tell they were GF. Win.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour blend
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup crisp rice cereal (gluten free)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

  Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, xanthan gum,  baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats, cereal, coconut and chocolate chips.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.
  Recipe adapted from: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ranger-cookies