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!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until fully combined.

Step 4

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and chili powder.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.

Step 6

Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, crushed tortilla chips, and chopped nuts (if using).

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your bold and unique Rancheros Cookies with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1182.9 grams (1182.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5011

Total Fat 227.50g	292%
Saturated Fat 107.10g	536%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 2818mg	123%
Total Carbohydrate 736.40g	268%
Dietary Fiber 33.60g	120%
Total Sugars 436.80g
Protein 70.00g	140%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 290mg	22%
Iron 25mg	139%
Potassium 944mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.8%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 55.9%