Description
These Cowboy Cookies are hearty, chewy cookies loaded with oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut. They are easy to make and perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Incorporate Mix-Ins: Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut until evenly distributed.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For crispier cookies, extend the baking time slightly.
- These cookies freeze well after baking.
- Experiment with butterscotch chips or dried cranberries for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
