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Cowboy Cookies

Big, chewy cookies packed with oats, chocolate, and pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Soft but not melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar Use dark brown sugar for chewier cookies
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure carefully
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Provides structure; quick oats can work but change texture
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts or leave out for nut-free

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl down once or twice.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until blended.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
  6. Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans until everything is evenly distributed.
  7. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared sheets, spacing scoops about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove when edges are golden and centers still look slightly underdone.
  2. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

Serve at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For longer storage freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet and transfer to a freezer-safe bag.

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