Description
Cowboy Cookies are a hearty and chewy treat loaded with oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and nuts. This American classic combines all the best cookie ingredients into one delicious, satisfying bite, perfect for potlucks, lunchbox treats, or anytime you crave a rich, textured cookie.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy—this usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the rolled oats, semisweet chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and centers are set.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- These cookies freeze very well and are a great make-ahead treat.
- Perfect for potlucks, lunchboxes, or as a comforting snack anytime.
- Customize your cookies by substituting butterscotch chips, dried fruit, or sunflower seeds for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
