Description
Cowboy Cookies are hearty American classic cookies loaded with oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans, delivering a perfect chewy and crunchy texture blend. These deliciously rich cookies combine sweet and nutty flavors ideal for dessert or snack time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and creamy in texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in the old-fashioned oats, semisweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set perfectly.
Notes
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts altogether to suit preferences or allergies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
