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cowboy oatmeal cookies

Cowboy oatmeal cookies are hearty treats packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans, delivering a perfect combination of chewy texture, sweet chocolate, and nutty crunch.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars using an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then pour in the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until no flour streaks remain.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans using a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula.
  7. Scoop the dough using a medium cookie scoop onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges turn golden brown but the centers still look slightly underdone.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Use room temperature butter for better texture. Don't overbake the cookies; they should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven. Use quality chocolate chips for best flavor. Chilling the dough can create thicker cookies.