Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies? Heck yes! Here’s a simple, hearty recipe for those iconic cookies loaded with oats, chocolate, and nuts — perfect for when you want a cookie with some serious bite.

Cowboy Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

• Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dried fruit

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

3. Add eggs & vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

4. Mix dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.

6. Add oats, coconut, nuts, chocolate chips (and raisins if using): Stir to combine.

7. Scoop dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden brown but centers still soft.

9. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

These cookies are chewy, crunchy, and loaded with flavor — a real crowd-pleaser! Want me to help you tweak for gluten-free, or add something else?