Cowboy Cookies

Name: Cowboy Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30 -36 cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened (I use salted butter); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs (100 g out of shell); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (see note for quick oats); 1 ½ cups sweetened coconut flakes; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 to 1 ½ to 1 ½ cups chopped, toasted pecans (see note for toasting)

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
30 -36 cookies
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American

Cowboy Cookies

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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1 cup butter, softened (I use salted butter)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs (100 g out of shell)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (see note for quick oats)
1 ½ cups sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 to 1 ½ to 1 ½ cups chopped, toasted pecans (see note for toasting)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl with a handheld electric mixer (or in an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), cream together the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt until light, creamy and well-mixed, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the eggs and vanilla, and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the flour, oats, and coconut, and mix until just combined. A few dry streaks are ok. Add the chocolate chips and pecans and mix until evenly combined (don't over mix).
Roll the dough into 2- or 3-tablespoon size balls (I use a #40 cookie scoop), place several inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-11 minutes until just set (don't over bake).

Notes

Toasted Nuts: this is my go-to method for toasting nuts (easy in the microwave!).
Flattening Cookies: if your cookies are flattening too much in the oven, try increasing the oven temperature by 15-25 degrees or adding a bit more flour. If your cookies are staying too puffy in the oven, try decreasing the oven temperature by 25 degrees or adding less flour (or making sure not to pack the flour into the measuring cup if not using a scale).
Oats: quick oats can be subbed for the old-fashioned oats for a less "oaty" texture. If doing so, I'd recommend, decreasing the quick oats to 1 3/4 cups. The smaller size of the quick oats means more oats will pack into a cup, which could lead to a cookie that is dry or puffy (not flattening as well).

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Serving 1 cookie Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%)