Description
Irresistible cowboy cookies blend hearty oats, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans into a classic Texan treat. Loaded with sweet charm and rustic appeal, these cookies promise a delightful journey through southwestern baking traditions you’ll savor with every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Spices, Leavening, and Add-Ins:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a light grease coating.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until achieving a creamy, airy texture. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Separately combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon using a whisk. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a delicate texture.
- Gently fold oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut into the dough, creating a robust and slightly tacky consistency.
- Utilizing a cookie scoop, deposit dough portions onto the prepared sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Serve alongside milk or coffee for a delightful indulgence.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature ensures smooth, even mixing and helps create a fluffy, tender cookie texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookies that lack the signature soft, chewy cowboy cookie style.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thicker, more structured cookie shape.
- Customize the mix-ins by swapping nuts or adding dried fruit like cranberries or chopped apricots for a unique flavor twist that keeps the recipe exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 81 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg