Cowboy Cookies
Delicious cookies packed with chocolate chips, oats, pecans, and coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch For added chewiness
- 1 tsp baking soda Leavening agent
- 1/2 tsp salt Enhances flavor
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon For a warm flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar Granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter Softened
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk Adds richness
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pure extract recommended
Mix-Ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use dark or semi-sweet
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats For texture
- 3/4 cup pecans Chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut Unsweetened preferred
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together the brown sugar, sugar, and butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, oats, pecans, and coconut.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve cookies warm or at room temperature. They pair well with milk or coffee. For a delicious dessert, add a scoop of ice cream on top! Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for up to three months.