Cowboy Cookies

Of course, you can always make them smaller, and I’ve included baking instructions for both sizes.

Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Cowboy Cookies

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut
Line baking sheets with parchment or a silicone mats, and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut
In bowl of stand mixer, combine 1 cup room temperature butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup brown sugar. Beat 2-3 minutes on medium speed, scraping sides of bowl.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut
Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and beat on high speed for another 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut
Add dry ingredients, and mix on low speed, just until incorporated.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut
Add chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans, and fold all together.

For Large-size Cowboy Cookies:

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut
Drop ¼ cup scoops of dough on prepared baking sheets. Leave at least 3 inches between cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes.

For Regular-size Cowboy Cookies:

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with pecans and coconut Recipe
Drop 1-inch balls of dough on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans and coconut
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes, and then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans and coconut
ENJOY either warm or cold. They’re FANTASTIC both ways!
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans

Cowboy Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut
  • 1 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper, and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In bowl of stand mixer, combine butter and sugars. Beat 2-3 minutes on medium speed, occasionally scraping sides of bowl. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat on high speed for another 2 minutes, scraping bowl. Add dry ingredients, and mix on low speed, just until incorporated. Add chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans, and fold all together.
  • For Large Size (4-5 inch) Cowboy Cookies: Drop ¼ cup scoops of dough on prepared baking sheets. Leave at least 3 inches between cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-17 minutes.
  • For Regular Size (2-3 inch) Cowboy Cookies: Drop 1-inch balls of dough on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-10 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 3 minutes, and then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling.

Notes

Makes 24 (4 ½ inch) cookies or 48 (2 ½ inch) cookies