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Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for Cookie Lovers

Cowboy Cookies are a crowd-pleasing treat full of flavor and rustic charm, perfect for cookie lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • Measuring cup

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter browned
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 375ºF (191ºC) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
  • Heat the butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and nutty in aroma, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer browned butter to a large bowl and stir in cinnamon. Add sugars and oil, whisk to combine. Whisk in egg, yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Fold flour mixture into the wet mixture until combined.
  • Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans until well combined.
  • Divide the dough into pieces, roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on the pan, pressing to form 2 ½ inch cookies.

Baking

  • Bake one sheet at a time for about 8 to 10 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.
  • Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats. Unbaked dough can be refrigerated or frozen. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword chocolate, cookies, Cowboy Cookies, dessert, indulgent, treat
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