Cowboy Cookies
Cowboy Cookies are chewy, hearty cookies loaded with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts for a sweet-meets-crunchy bite. They’re the ultimate cookie for when you want something bold, satisfying, and a little wild.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
- Stir in oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts (if using). The dough will be thick and chunky—just how we want it!
- Scoop dough by rounded tablespoons (or a cookie scoop) onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are just set. I like to add some finishing sugar for extra sparkle and crunch.
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.