Description
These Cowboy Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers, packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and a crunchy blend of nuts. These hearty, chewy cookies are perfect for snacking, sharing at parties, or packing in lunchboxes. A true crowd-pleaser that combines all your favorite ingredients into one delicious cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup toffee bits (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add the Goodies: Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, nuts (if using), and toffee bits (if using). Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Shape the Cookies: Use a tablespoon or cookie scoop to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the center is still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, underbake the cookies slightly, as they will firm up as they cool.
- You can substitute the nuts with other additions like dried cranberries, raisins, or M&Ms for a fun twist.
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg