Description
These hearty cowboy cookies feature a rich, buttery dough packed with rolled oats, shredded coconut, crunchy pecans, and melty chocolate chips. They offer a perfect balance of soft, chewy centers and golden, crispy edges for a satisfying, old-fashioned treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line several baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the butter mixture, stirring on low speed or by hand until the flour just disappears.
- Use a spatula to gently fold in the oats, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by heaping 2-tablespoon portions onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the edges are golden brown; let them cool on the sheet to firm up.
Notes
To ensure your cookies have the best texture, avoid over-mixing the dough once the flour is added. If you prefer a thicker cookie, try chilling the portioned dough balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before placing them in the oven to prevent excess spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American