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Cowboy Cookies

Hearty Cowboy Cookies Bursting with Oats and Chocolate

Delightful Cowboy Cookies packed with hearty oats and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened; substitute with margarine for a non-dairy option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and helps the cookie spread
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar packed; enhances flavor depth
  • 2 large Eggs bind ingredients together
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract adds warm, aromatic flavor
  • 2.75 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda a leavening agent that gives cookies lift
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder works with baking soda to help cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor and balances sweetness
For the Texture
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats contributes chewiness and heartiness
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips provides sweetness and rich chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut adds texture and hint of tropical flavor
  • 1 cup Chopped Nuts walnuts or pecans recommended for rich flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine softened unsalted butter, granulated and light brown sugars in a bowl; beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in rolled oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Drop portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
  8. Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For perfectly chewy cookies, slightly underbake them; they will firm up as they cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

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