Description
Cowboy Cookies are a hearty, flavorful treat combining the rustic textures of oats, coconut, and pecans with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips. These soft and chewy cookies balance a perfect blend of warm cinnamon and vanilla, making them a nostalgic favorite for anyone craving a comforting, homemade baked good.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Mix-ins
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips (or a blend of the two)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set aside until ready to use.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, then add the vanilla extract. Continue mixing until everything is fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using) until evenly mixed.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or stirring by hand. Mix until there are no visible streaks of flour and the dough is evenly combined.
- Add the Mix-ins: Fold in the rolled oats, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips using a spatula until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form and Bake Cookies: Using a heaping 2-tablespoon scoop, drop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet spaced at least 2 inches apart. Optionally, gently shape each dough mound into a ball with your hands for uniform cookies. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges become light golden brown.
- Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet. The centers may appear slightly underbaked but will finish setting as they cool, resulting in soft and chewy cookies.
Notes
- Saddle up, partner—we’re making cowboy cookies! This recipe is loaded with a unique blend of textures and flavors including coconut, pecans, oats, and chocolate for a truly unforgettable cookie experience.
- The recipe includes a how-to video for visual guidance to help you bake perfect cowboy cookies every time.
- Don’t overbake to maintain soft and chewy centers.
- You can use either semisweet or milk chocolate chips or a blend depending on your sweetness preference.
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for better creaming and mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg
