How to Make Perfect Cowboy Cookies

Published Nov 1, 2024 By Lily Suing

Image by The Stay At Home Chef via YouTube

These cowboy cookies are going to be your new favorite treats! They are packed with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, cinnamon, and coconut flakes. Unlike other recipes, these cookies are thick and chewy but remain soft. There are a lot of things going on with these treats so expect different flavors and textures with each bite.

The most distinct flavor you’ll taste is the sweetness of the chocolates and the nuttiness of the pecans, which complement the coconut flakes and oats. They are so delicious that you’ll probably get addicted to them. Learn how to make perfect cowboy cookies with The Stay At Home Chef‘s recipe.

Here’s another recipe for you to try: Budget-Friendly Skillet Cowboy Pie Recipe

Easy Cowboy Cookies Ingredients

1 cup salted butter (softened)
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup of quick oats
3/4 cup of chopped pecans
3/4 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes

How to Make Cowboy Cookies

Step 1:

Start by preheating the oven to 400F and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Mix on low speed with the paddle attachment until just combined. Turn the speed to medium and mix until smooth for about a minute.

Step 3:

Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until just combined for about 30 seconds. Next, add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Stir in the quick oats.

Step 4:

Add the chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut flakes. Fold them in using a large spoon or rubber spatula.

Easy Cowboy Cookies Ingredients — Image by The Stay At Home Chef via YouTube

Step 5:

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, then roll each one into large balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Only put 6 per tray.