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Cowboy Cookies Recipe

4.9 from 121 reviews

Cowboy Cookies are a hearty, chewy classic treat packed with a delightful mix of oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts. These cookies offer a perfect blend of textures and rich flavors, making them an irresistible snack or dessert ideal for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter together with the granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is fluffy and well combined, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  5. Mix Dry Into Wet Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gradually until just combined to form the cookie dough.
  6. Incorporate Mix-ins: Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Portion the Dough: Using a tablespoon, drop dough portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers remain soft and chewy.
  9. Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.

Notes

  • You can substitute walnuts or pecans based on preference; both add great crunch and flavor.
  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting as they cool.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • Shredded coconut adds moisture and texture but can be omitted or replaced with raisins if preferred.
  • Make sure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.

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