Got it! Here’s a hearty, chewy, and loaded cookie recipe — Cowboy Cookies. They’re packed with oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and sometimes coconut, making them the ultimate “ride-off-into-the-sunset” snack!
🤠🍪 Cowboy Cookies
📝 Ingredients:
-
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
-
1 cup packed brown sugar
-
1/2 cup granulated sugar
-
2 large eggs
-
1 tsp vanilla extract
-
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
-
1/2 tsp baking soda
-
1/2 tsp salt
-
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
-
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
-
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
-
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
🥣 Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
-
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
-
In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
-
Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
-
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
-
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Add Oats, Chocolate, Nuts, and Coconut:
-
Stir in oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut (if using) until evenly distributed.
5. Bake:
-
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
-
Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
-
Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽️ Tips:
-
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
-
For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and let cool.
-
Swap nuts for your favorite mix-ins like dried cranberries or M&Ms.