Rancheros Cookies
Get ready to elevate your cookie game with these bold and irresistible Rancheros Cookies! A tantalizing blend of sweet and savory flavors, these treats combine classic semi-sweet chocolate chips with a surprising crunch from crushed tortilla chips, creating a unique texture in every bite. Hints of cinnamon and a dash of mild chili powder add a subtle kick, making these cookies both comforting and adventurous. Perfectly golden with a soft center, they’re quick to whip up in just over 30 minutes and yield two dozen crowd-pleasing cookies. Serve them with a glass of milk, coffee, or as a standout treat for any occasion. Rancheros Cookies are the ultimate mashup of traditional and unexpected – the dessert your taste buds never knew they needed!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder (mild or moderate)
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.75 cup Crushed tortilla chips
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until fully combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and chili powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, crushed tortilla chips, and chopped nuts (if using).
Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underdone but will firm up as the cookies cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your bold and unique Rancheros Cookies with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 227.5 g | 292% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.1 g | 536% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2818 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 736.4 g | 268% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.6 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 436.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 944 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
