Description
Cowboy cookies pack a hearty punch of chocolate chips, oats, and pecans, creating a rustic Western-style treat that speaks to comfort and adventure. Generous portions and bold flavors invite hungry souls to savor each satisfying, homemade bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Sugars and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes light and airy.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then introduce vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth.
- Develop the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, then gradually merge with the wet mixture until just harmonized.
- Enrich the cookie dough by gently folding in oats, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the mixture.
- Craft uniform cookies by portioning rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, maintaining approximately 2-inch intervals between each mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until edges transform to a golden-brown hue, signaling optimal doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and texture setting.
Notes
- Customize mix-ins by swapping chocolate chips for white chocolate, butterscotch, or dried fruit for unique flavor combinations.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth, even cookie texture and better ingredient incorporation.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg