What are Cowboy Cookies?
Let’s talk about the definition of cowboy cookies. They’re basically chocolate chip cookies, but they have extra ‘stuff’ added to them. The extra delicious stuff includes: oats, pecans, coconut and chocolate chips. They’re a chunky cookie, which I happen to love! I think oats do amazing things for baked cookies; this is just my opinion. At least I’m not trying to convince you to put raisins in your cookies, ok? Actually, let’s not rain on raisins so quickly. I do have rum raisin French toast on my site, too, though. In my defense, rum is involved so you know it’s delicious. Okay, fine, I have plain French toast for two, if that’s more your thing. But back to pecans, coconut, and oats. The three stars of this cookie make them better than any other chocolate chip cookies! If you love my pecan pie bars, you will love pecans in your cookies! The only thing I love more than pecans in baked goods is oats. Having a mixed berry baked oatmeal bar for breakfast and one of these cowboy cookies for dessert would make for my best day ever.
This is the BEST Cowboy Cookie Recipe
Can you see all the chunks and goodies in this cookie? This cowboy cookie recipe makes just 1 dozen cookies, but you’re very welcome to double it and make more. They store so well in the freezer! This recipe only uses one egg yolk because it’s a small batch recipe, but here’s a list of recipes to use egg whites!
What is in a Cowboy Cookie?
all-purpose flour: We’re using 6 tablespoons of flour total. baking soda and baking powder: Equal parts baking soda and baking powder: ¼ teaspoon plus another ⅛ teaspoon. cinnamon: Cinnamon is slightly understated in this recipe–just ¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon brings enough warmth to the dough, but doesn’t make it overly cinnamon-y. salt: I never bake without salt, especially for cookies! Just ⅛ teaspoon of salt provides an undertone that balances the sweetness in a cookie and keeps you wanting more. unsalted butter: Since this is a small batch recipe, we only need 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter. light brown sugar: Brown sugar has molasses that makes cookies moist and chewy! You need 3 tablespoons here. Yes, you can use dark brown sugar instead. granulated sugar: We need an equal amount of granulated sugar: 3 tablespoons. egg yolk: This small batch recipe only requires 1 egg yolk. If you’re doubling the recipe, use 2 egg yolks, not a whole egg. milk: Milk makes a dough soft and slightly cake-y, but also, the oats soak it up and become chewy! Only 1 tablespoon of milk–any percentage will work here, since it’s such a small amount. vanilla: Vanilla extract makes every cookie taste better. rolled oats: Six tablespoons of old fashioned rolled oats. Not quick oats or 1-minute oats. chocolate chips: The same amount of chocolate chips: 6 tablespoons. Use semisweet or milk chocolate chips, whichever you prefer. pecans: Toasted chopped pecans bring so much flavor and crunch to this cookie: just ¼ cup. sweetened coconut flakes: Use bagged sweetened coconut flakes for this recipe, ¼ cup only.
How to make Cowboy Cookies
If you need a dinner to go with cowboy cookies, you’ll want to make my Cowboy Steaks and Brussels Sprouts. A cowboy steak with a cowboy cookie for dessert is a great romantic meal for two!
Other Cookie Recipes for You:
Flourless Chocolate Cookies Strawberry Shortcake Cookies Black and White Cookies
light brown sugar: Yes, you can use dark brown sugar instead.egg yolk: This small batch recipe only requires 1 egg yolk. If you’re doubling the recipe, use 2 egg yolks, not a whole egg.milk: any percentage will work here, since it’s such a small amount.rolled oats: Six tablespoons of old fashioned rolled oats. Not quick oats or 1-minute oats.chocolate chips: The same amount of chocolate chips: 6 tablespoons. Use semisweet or milk chocolate chips, whichever you prefer.pecans: Toasted chopped pecans bring so much flavor and crunch to this cookie: just ¼ cup.sweetened coconut flakes: Use bagged sweetened coconut flakes for this recipe, ¼ cup only.
