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Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies: Easy Recipe for Irresistibly Chewy Treats

This Cowboy Cookies recipe is a crowd-pleaser with full flavors and a rustic charm.
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
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • whisk
  • 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
 

Baking Process

  • Preheat the Oven – Set the oven rack to the center position and preheat to 375ºF (191ºC). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
  • Make Brown Butter – Heat the butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to melt evenly. Stir and cook until butter is golden brown and nutty in aroma, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Make the Dough – Transfer browned butter to a large bowl. Stir in cinnamon. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil. Whisk together until combined. Whisk in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Use a spatula to fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined.
  • Stir in Oats and Mix-ins – Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans until well combined. The dough will be stiff in texture.
  • Portion the Dough – Divide the dough into 3 tablespoons sized pieces. Roll into a tight ball and place 2" apart, about 8 cookies per pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press each dough ball into 2 ½" wide cookies.
  • Bake – Bake one sheet at a time. The edges should be set, lightly browned, and the centers soft but not wet, for about 8 to 10 minutes, rotating halfway through.
  • Cool – Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes, and then transfer them to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Make it gluten-free by substituting gluten-free flour and ensuring oats are certified gluten-free. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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 baking, chewy treats, cookies, Cowboy Cookies, Dessert, rustic charm
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