Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies
Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rustic charm of traditional oatmeal cookies with the rich flavors of coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. They offer a perfect balance of chewy and slightly crisp textures, making them versatile for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup shredded coconut
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamo
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Stir in oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Toast pecans for enhanced flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Don't overbake; cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven. For thicker cookies, chill dough before baking.