Here’s a classic Cowboy Cookies recipe—chewy, hearty, and loaded with chocolate, oats, and nuts 🥜🍫
🍪 Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C)
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper
2. Mix wet ingredients
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
- Beat in eggs one at a time
- Stir in vanilla
3. Mix dry ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt
- Gradually add to wet mixture and stir until combined
4. Add the goodies
- Fold in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and nuts
5. Scoop cookies
- Drop heaping tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets
- Leave space between cookies for spreading
6. Bake
- Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown on edges
- Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack
💡 Tips for Perfect Cowboy Cookies
- Don’t overbake—they should be soft and chewy inside
- Toast nuts for extra flavor
- For thicker cookies, chill dough 30 minutes before baking
If you want, I can give a “10-minute shortcut” version that’s slightly smaller but just as delicious—great for quick cookies when you’re craving something sweet.
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