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Cowboy Cookies

My cowboy cookies are thick, chewy and packed with chocolate, pecans, and coconut for the perfect mix of textures. A must-bake for cookie lovers!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 18 large cookies
Calories: 359 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar light or dark
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk adds richness and chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats note: not quick or instant
  • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¾ cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup Chopped Pecans substitute walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  2. Sprinkle the salt and baking soda over the wet mixture, stirring to distribute evenly. Add the flour, mixing until just combined. Stir in the oats, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans until evenly distributed.
  3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight for best results). This step is crucial for a chewy texture and deeper flavor.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a #20 cookie scoop (2-3 tablespoons per cookie) and portion the dough into evenly sized balls. Space them at least 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look just set. If you prefer crispier cookies, bake an additional 2–3 minutes.
  7. After 10 minutes, check the cookies. If they’ve spread too much, gently reshape them using a metal ring or the edge of a spoon for a neater appearance.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Cold dough prevents excess spreading and deepens the cookie flavor. If you’re short on time, freeze the dough balls for 30 minutes instead.
  • Unlike softened butter, melted butter creates dense, chewy centers instead of light, cakey cookies.
  • The yolk adds fat and richness, making the cookies extra chewy and preventing them from drying out
  • Ovens have hot spots! Halfway through baking, rotate the pan 180° to ensure that all cookies bake evenly and don’t get lopsided
  • If your cookies come out slightly misshapen, don’t panic! While they’re still warm, use the
  • to gently push in the edges and make them perfectly round.
  • Cold dough prevents excess spreading and deepens the cookie flavor. If you’re short on time, freeze the dough balls for 30 minutes instead.
  • Unlike softened butter, melted butter creates dense, chewy centers instead of light, cakey cookies.
  • The yolk adds fat and richness, making the cookies extra chewy and preventing them from drying out
  • Ovens have hot spots! Halfway through baking, rotate the pan 180° to ensure that all cookies bake evenly and don’t get lopsided
  • If your cookies come out slightly misshapen, don’t panic! While they’re still warm, use the back of a spoon or a round cookie cutter to gently push in the edges and make them perfectly round.

Nutrition Information

Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 138mg (6%) Potassium 166mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18large cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 138mg 6%
Potassium 166mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.