Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies

Introduction

Cowboy Cookies are a beloved classic known for being thick, hearty, and packed with a little bit of everything—oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and crunchy nuts. These cookies carry a warm, rustic charm that makes them perfect for family gatherings, school snacks, or weekend baking projects. As they bake, the kitchen fills with the sweet aroma of toasted oats and buttery goodness, creating that cozy, nostalgic feeling everyone loves. Whether you’re an expert baker or a beginner, this recipe is simple, reliable, and sure to become a household favorite.

Ingredients

For the Cowboy Cookies

• • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (≈ 226 g | 8 oz)
• • 1 cup granulated sugar (≈ 200 g | 7 oz)
• • 1 cup packed brown sugar (≈ 220 g | 7.75 oz)
• • 2 large eggs
• • 2 tsp vanilla extract (≈ 10 ml | 0.3 fl oz)
• • 2 cups all-purpose flour (≈ 250 g | 8.8 oz)
• • 1 tsp baking soda (≈ 5 g | 0.17 oz)
• • 1 tsp baking powder (≈ 4 g | 0.14 oz)
• • ½ tsp salt (≈ 3 g | 0.1 oz)
• • 2 cups rolled oats (≈ 180 g | 6.3 oz)
• • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips (≈ 270 g | 9.5 oz)
• • 1 cup shredded coconut (≈ 80 g | 2.8 oz)
• • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (≈ 110 g | 3.9 oz)

Directions