Description
Cowboy cookies are chewy, hearty treats packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans. With crispy edges and a soft center, they’re perfect for snacking, gifting, or satisfying a sweet tooth
Ingredients
Scale
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Add-ins:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in Add-ins
- Gently fold in oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans.
Step 7: Scoop and Bake
- Drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Step 8: Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
Step 9: Cool and Enjoy
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Nut-Free: Omit pecans or replace with sunflower seeds.
- Extra Chewy: Add an extra egg yolk.
- Dark Chocolate Twist: Use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Spiced Up: Add nutmeg or cardamom.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour.
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezing Dough: Scoop dough onto a tray, freeze until solid, then store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Freezing Baked Cookies: Cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm cookies in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: dessert , cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cowboy cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, chewy cookies, homemade cookies, Laura Bush cookies