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Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies

Patricia
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Baking Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • ½ cup shredded coconut optional

Instructions
 

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven

  • Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.

2️⃣ Cream the Butter and Sugars

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • This step helps to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies soft and chewy.

3️⃣ Add the Wet Ingredients

  • Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well until smooth and fully combined.
  • The eggs help give the cookies structure while keeping them soft and moist.

4️⃣ Combine the Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

5️⃣ Fold in the Mix-Ins

  • Gently stir in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut (if using).
  • Be careful not to overmix, as that can make the cookies tough instead of chewy.

6️⃣ Scoop and Bake

  • Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but still slightly soft.

7️⃣ Cool and Enjoy

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy warm for a soft and gooey bite, or let them fully cool for a firmer texture.

Notes

✅ Chill the Dough – For an extra chewy cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
✅ Customize It – Swap pecans for almonds, use white chocolate chips, or skip the coconut for a simpler cookie.
✅ For Thicker Cookies – Use cold butter and refrigerate the dough before baking.
✅ Make It Gluten-Free – Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
✅ More Flavor? – Toast the nuts and coconut before adding them to the dough for a richer taste.