Cowboy Cookies
Big, thick, chewy cookies loaded with oats, chocolate chips, and crunchy nuts — hearty and satisfying!
🛒 Ingredients (Makes about 24 cookies)
1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1½ cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla
Mix in eggs one at a time.
Stir in vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5️⃣ Combine
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
Fold in oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut (if using).
6️⃣ Shape & Bake
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto baking sheet.
Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are slightly soft.
7️⃣ Cool
Let cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Cowboy Cookies
