Cowboy Cookies
Craving something sweet and hearty? Try these Cowboy Cookies! Bursting with chocolate, oats, and pecans, they're the ultimate comfort cookie. Perfect for any occasion, you'll want to make these tonight!
Equipment
- Whisk
- Oven
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1.5 cups Light Brown Sugar packed
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Large Eggs at room temperature
- 1 large Large Egg Yolk at room temperature
- 2.33 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1.75 cups Old-Fashioned Oats
- 0.75 cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut
- 0.5 cup Pecans roughly chopped plus more for decorating
- 12 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl using a whisk, beat together the browned butter and both sugars until well combined, about 2 minutes. Don't worry if they look a little separated here.
- Whisk in the eggs and yolk, beating until well combined. About 45 seconds. Whisk in the vanilla.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop 2-inch balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2-inches between each ball so they have room to spread.
- Bake, one sheet at a time, in preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until cookies are golden and set at the edges and still slightly soft in the center.
- Press extra chocolate chips and pecans on top of cookies when they come out of the oven (optional). Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezing: You can freeze the cookie dough for up to three months; just scoop it into balls and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag.
- Pairing: These cookies pair beautifully with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.
- Variation: Try adding different nuts like walnuts or using dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Serving: Serve warm for a gooey cookie experience that everyone loves!