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Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies are a delicious combination of chocolate chips, oats, nuts, and coconut, creating a tasty, chewy cookie with a hint of sweetness and crunch. Perfect for sharing or indulging yourself, these cookies capture the spirit of the wild west.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 cookie scoop or tablespoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut (if using) until evenly distributed.
  • Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers may look slightly soft; they will firm up as they cool.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Feel free to customize your Cowboy Cookies by adding dried fruits, such as cranberries or raisins, for added flavor and texture.
Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage.
For extra chewiness, under-bake the cookies slightly, keeping them soft in the middle.