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Best Cowboy Cookie Recipe: Hearty Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

A stack of three fresh cowboy cookies featuring oats, nuts, and gooey, melted chocolate chips.
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Make authentic Cowboy Cookies using this simple recipe. These hearty cookies combine oats, chocolate chips, and pecans for a satisfying, chewy treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut (if using) by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. These make large cookies.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set.
  9. Let the Cowboy Cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the butter with 1/4 cup of melted butter.
  • If you prefer a softer cookie, slightly underbake them by one minute.
  • Store these chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a Texan Cowboy Cookies Recipe twist, add 1/2 cup of toffee bits to the mix.

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