Cowboy Cookies: The Ultimate Chewy, Chunky, and Loaded Treat 🤠🍪
Maya Chen1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Cream the Butter & Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. (About 2–3 minutes.)
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
3️⃣ Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4️⃣ Fold in the Good Stuff!
- Stir in oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut (if using).
- The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
5️⃣ Scoop & Bake
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
6️⃣ Cool & Enjoy!
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve warm with a glass of milk or coffee for the ultimate treat! 🥛☕
Serving Suggestions 🍽️
✔ Dunk in cold milk for the best classic cookie experience!✔ Pair with vanilla ice cream for a dreamy cookie sandwich. 🍨✔ Crush and sprinkle over yogurt or oatmeal for a crunchy topping.
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Refrigerate Dough: Chill cookie dough for up to 48 hours before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Freeze Dough: Roll into balls and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.
- Store Cookies: Keep baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days (if they last that long!).
Why You’ll Love These Cookies ❤️
✔ Thick & Chewy – Perfect balance of soft, crispy, and chewy textures.✔ Packed with Flavor – Loaded with chocolate, nuts, oats, & coconut for a hearty, satisfying bite.✔ Customizable – Swap pecans for almonds, add raisins or peanut butter chips, or make them gluten-free with oat flour!✔ Freezer-Friendly – Make ahead for quick, fresh-baked cookies anytime!
These Cowboy Cookies are BIG, BOLD, and FULL of GOODNESS—just like the cowboys they were named after! 🤠🍪 Try them today and enjoy every delicious, chewy bite!
💬 Have you tried these? Let me know your favorite mix-ins! ⬇️✨