Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of these classic Cowboy Cookies, packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts for a chewy and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow to set on the pan.
- Customize with white chocolate chips or dried fruit if desired.
- Cookie dough freezes well for future use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
