Cowboy Cookies
Deliciously chewy and loaded with chocolate chips, oats, and optional nuts and coconut, these Cowboy Cookies are a dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup Butter (room temperature) Ensure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
- 3/4 cup Brown sugar Brown sugar adds chewiness.
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Mix-ins
- 2 cups Old-fashioned oats Avoid quick oats.
- 1 cup Chocolate chips Go wild with the amount.
- 1 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts Optional nuts.
- 1 cup Shredded coconut Highly recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
- Add in the eggs and vanilla, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and shredded coconut.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
Baking
- Scoop the chilled dough onto baking sheets, spacing them well apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough is crucial for firmer cookies. Customize your mix-ins based on your cravings to make it your own.