These Cowboy cookies taste like they came out of a fancy bakery! It’s thick, smooth, and full of nuts!
They say cowboy cookies originated in the 1800s and were a popular treat for cowboys when they were on the road, much like an old-fashioned energy bar.
Now, there is no evidence that this is true in any way. After all, the chocolate chip cookie itself wasn’t invented until 1938. Cowboy cookies are still a delicious treat.
This recipe takes cookie dough with a bakery theme and adds chocolate chips, oats, chopped nuts, and coconut flakes. Be warned, these cookies are very addictive and it’s hard to eat just one.
Yes. Walnuts are a great alternative if you don’t have pecans on hand or prefer them over pecans. Pecans have a smooth texture and are slightly sweeter than walnuts. Almonds are also a good choice.
*ingredients
°1 teaspoon soft butter
°1 cup brown sugar
°1 large egg
°1 teaspoon vanilla
°1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
°A cup of all-purpose flour
°Half a teaspoon of baking soda
°Chocolate chips cup
°A cup of grated coconut
°Half a cup of chopped American walnuts
*Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and brown sugar and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. You can also use the bowl of a blender.
Add the eggs along with the vanilla extract and whisk until smooth. (side scraping if needed)
Then add the rolled oats, flour, and baking soda and mix until combined, being careful not to overmix.
Next, add the chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans and gently stir them into the mixture.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out 1 tablespoon of the batter and place it on the griddle about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
Allow the cookies to cool completely in the pan before storing them in an airtight container.
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Store at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
Use quick oats in place of old-fashioned oats if desired.
Use a gluten-free all-purpose flour such as Bob’s Red Mill if needed.
Use semisweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or milk chocolate chips.
Replace walnuts with walnuts.
Add 1/2 cup small M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces if desired.
Enjoy !
