Cowboy Cookies Recipe
These easy Cowboy Cookies are the best combination of chewy, crispy, and chocolatey. Loaded with oats, pecans, coconut, and a touch of cinnamon, they’re a crowd-pleasing cookie with a warm, ranchero-style twist.
Servings: 48 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups cups oats
- 10 ounces semi-sweet morsels
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt and set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and beat.
- With a spoon, fold in the oats, chocolate morsels, coconut, and pecans.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350°F about 12 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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Notes
- Cookie size & baking time: For extra-large cookies, double the size of each dough scoop and add a few extra minutes to the bake time. Bake just until the edges are golden brown — you want the centers to stay soft and chewy.
- Don’t overbake: Cowboy Cookies should be crisp on the outside and chewy inside. Keep an eye on them in the last couple of minutes — they can go from perfect to overdone quickly.
- Chocolate chip options: Use mini chips, regular chips, or a mix of both for extra chocolate in every bite.
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Make-ahead & freeze:
- Dough: Scoop and freeze cookie dough balls on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes.
- Baked cookies: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Shipping tip: These cookies hold up well during shipping — just be sure they’re fully cooled before packing them snugly in a sturdy container.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg