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A close-up shot of freshly baked cowboy cookies recipe with oats and chocolate chips on a cooling rack.

Best Cowboy Cookies Ingredients

These cowboy cookies are the ultimate blend of chewy, crunchy, and sweet. Packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts, they’re the kind of hearty treat that feels like a warm hug in every bite.

Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just craving something comforting, this classic cookie never disappoints.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans for a milder flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.

  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

  6. Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts.

  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each.

  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set.

  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

  • Author: Emilya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: Cowboy Cookies Recipe