Description
These Best Texas Cowboy Cookies are a delightful treat loaded with rolled oats, chocolate chips, and pecans, delivering a perfect balance of chewy and crunchy textures. With warm hints of cinnamon and a buttery base, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for sharing or enjoying anytime you crave a comforting homemade dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Together Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Then, beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is well combined.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt for an even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Add Oats, Chocolate Chips, and Pecans: Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans if using, ensuring an even spread of the add-ins throughout the dough.
- Form and Bake the Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown. Then, remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack to firm up.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious cowboy cookies fresh out of the oven or store them in an airtight container for later indulgence, keeping them fresh for several days.
Notes
- For extra texture, you can toast the chopped pecans before adding them to the dough.
- If you prefer chewier cookies, slightly underbake them by 1-2 minutes.
- Make sure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best cookie texture.
- Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with butterscotch chips or dried fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
