Description
Cowboy Cookies are a hearty, delicious treat packed with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut. These classic cookies are perfect for a comforting snack or dessert, featuring a delightful combination of chewy and crunchy textures with a hint of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Cream butter and sugars: Using a mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing just until each is incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until everything is fully combined but do not overmix.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently stir in the rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Portion the dough: Drop the cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until they are lightly browned around the edges. After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best texture, use room temperature eggs and softened butter to help ingredients blend evenly.
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free option.
- The shredded coconut is optional but adds a delightful chewy texture and extra flavor.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- To keep cookies fresh longer, consider freezing the baked cookies for up to 3 months.
