These Cowboy Cookies are hearty and full of everything you love — oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans — all rolled into one thick, chewy, bakery-style cookie. They’re tough enough for the trail… but perfect with a glass of milk at home!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 12–14 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories per Cookie: ~280 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
🧈 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
🍬 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
🍬 1/2 cup granulated sugar
🥚 2 large eggs
🥄 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
🥣 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
🌟 1 tsp baking soda
🧂 1/2 tsp baking powder
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌾 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
🍫 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
🥥 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
🌰 3/4 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Cream the Butter & Sugars:
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth (about 2 minutes).
3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla:
Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
5️⃣ Stir in Mix-Ins:
Fold in oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans until evenly distributed.
6️⃣ Scoop & Bake:
Drop large heaping tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spaced 2″ apart. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until golden around the edges.
7️⃣ Cool:
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍪 Thick, chewy, and loaded with mix-in magic
- 🥥 The combo of oats, coconut, and pecans = total texture heaven
- 🍫 Perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and chocolaty in every bite
- 🎉 Great for bake sales, cookie swaps, or cowboy-style snacking!
💡 Helpful Tips
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies and even baking.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want even thicker cookies.
- Don’t like coconut? Just leave it out or swap with extra oats or nuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days — or freeze for 2 months!
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