Description
Classic Cowboy Cookies are hearty, chewy treats loaded with rolled oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and shredded coconut. These perfectly balanced cookies combine the richness of butter and brown sugar with textural bursts from nuts and coconut, making them an irresistible snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Chopped Nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
- 1 cup Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which incorporates air for a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure smooth batter. Stir in the pure vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave enough space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers look set but remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute the chopped nuts with your favorite type, such as almonds or walnuts, or omit them for a nut-free version.
- For a sweeter chew, use sweetened shredded coconut instead of unsweetened.
- Make sure not to overbake to keep the cookies soft in the center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Room temperature butter is essential for creaming properly and achieving the right cookie texture.
