Cowboy cookies are hearty and delicious cookies filled with a variety of ingredients like oats, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and sometimes nuts. They are a favorite treat for those who love a combination of sweet and savory flavors. Here’s a classic cowboy cookie recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or grease them.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. The centers should still be slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy your homemade cowboy cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Feel free to customize your cowboy cookies by adding other mix-ins like raisins, butterscotch chips, or different types of nuts to suit your taste. These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a touch of the Wild West!
