Cowboy Cookies (Makes ~24 cookies)
Ingredients
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1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
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½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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3 cups old-fashioned oats
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
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½ cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream butter & sugars:
Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. -
Add eggs & vanilla:
Mix in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla. -
Combine dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients. -
Add oats, chocolate, and nuts:
Stir in oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut if using. -
Scoop cookies:
Drop by heaping tablespoons onto prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. -
Bake:
12–15 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are still soft. -
Cool:
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips
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Chewier cookies: Slightly underbake by 1–2 minutes.
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Mix-ins: You can swap chocolate chips for butterscotch, M&Ms, or dried fruit.
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Storage: Keeps in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
I can also share a 5-ingredient shortcut version that still tastes like full cowboy cookies—great for quick baking.
Do you want me to do that?