Cowboy cookies are a delightful and hearty cookie recipe that typically includes a mix of ingredients like oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans or other nuts. The combination of these ingredients creates a chewy, crunchy, and flavorful cookie that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Here’s a basic recipe for cowboy cookies:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may still look slightly undercooked, but they will firm up as the cookies cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious cowboy cookies!
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding or omitting ingredients based on your preferences. Some variations may include using different types of chocolate chips, adjusting the nut quantities, or incorporating other mix-ins like dried fruit.
