Description
These Best Cowboy Cookies combine the perfect blend of chewy oats, rich chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, and a hint of cinnamon for a hearty and delicious treat. With a soft center and golden edges, these American classic dessert cookies are easy to make and sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies do not stick and bake evenly.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently fold in the oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop dough and bake: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set without breaking apart.
Notes
- Cookies freeze well and make great gifts or snacks for road trips.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow to cool on the baking tray.
- You can use either sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut based on your preference.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts can be substituted depending on your favorite nut or what you have on hand.
