Cowboy Cookies – These cowboy cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with all of your favorite add-ins! Soft oats, sweet coconut, salty pecans, and melty chocolate are all stuffed into this delicious cookie!
Cowboy Cookies
Get ready to have your mind blown by these cookies! If you haven’t had a cowboy cookie before, it’s basically an oatmeal cookie that is loaded with all of the best mix-ins such as chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans. It’s sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy! These cookies are easy to make and are sure to disappear quickly.
Common Questions About Making Cowboy Cookies
What are cowboy cookies?
Cowboy cookies are oatmeal cookies that are loaded with mix-ins such as chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans.
Why are they called cowboy cookies?
There is some debate over where the name came from but the cookies may have originated in Texas – the land of cowboys.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 18 cookies but it can easily be doubled for a bigger batch.
How long do they last?
These cookies last up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
What variations can I make on this recipe?
You could do so many variations of this recipe including –
- Using dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet
- Toasting the coconut
- Toasting the pecans
- Using peanuts instead of pecans
Ingredient Notes –
- Butter is the base of our cookies– it adds richness and helps hold the cookies together.
- Light brown sugar sweetens the cookies. I’m using light brown sugar because it results in a chewier cookie than granulated sugar.
- Egg helps bind the cookies together.
- Vanilla enhances the sweetness and flavor of the chocolate and coconut.
- Oats give the cookies great texture. I like old fashioned oats but quick-cook oats would work too.
- Flour gives the cookies structure and helps ensure that they don’t spread too much while baking.
- Baking soda helps the cookies stay soft and chewy.
- I’m using chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans as my add-ins but you could use anything you like– change up the nuts, add mini M&Ms, etc.
Looking for more cookie recipes? Check these out!
- Butter Pecan Cookies
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Pretzel Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Cowboy Cookies
Cowboy Cookies - These cowboy cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with all of your favorite add-ins! Soft oats, sweet coconut, salty pecans, and melty chocolate are all stuffed into this delicious cookie!
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mats.
- Add the softened butter and brown sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well combined - about 2 minutes.
- Next, add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, if needed.
- Add the oats, flour, and baking soda. Mix again until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Gently fold them into the cookie dough, making sure not to break up the nuts too much.
- Scoop out two-tablespoon sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Make sure to place them at least 2" apart as the cookies will spread while baking.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are just set and beginning to brown around the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the pan before transferring them to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to five days.
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