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Cowboy Cookies

Cowboy Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat for Cookie Lovers

Cowboy Cookies are a delightful treat for cookie lovers, packed with flavors and rustic charm.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch skillet
  • large bowl
  • medium bowl
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • measuring cup
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter browned
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven – Set the oven rack to the center position and preheat to 375ºF (191ºC). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set it aside.
  • Make Brown Butter – Heat the butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to melt evenly. Stir and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula, until butter is golden brown and nutty in aroma, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Make the Dough – Transfer browned butter to a large bowl, scraping all of the bits from the pan. Stir in cinnamon. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and oil. Whisk together until combined. Whisk in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth. Use a spatula to fold the flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined.
  • Stir in Oats and Mix-ins – Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans until well combined. The dough will be stiff in texture.
  • Portion the Dough – Divide the dough into 3 tablespoons (2 ounces or 60 grams) sized pieces. Roll into a tight ball and place 2" apart, about 8 cookies per pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or ramekin to press each dough ball into 2 ½" wide cookies. Reform edges into a circle if needed.
  • Bake – Bake one sheet at a time. The edges should be set, lightly browned on the surface, and the centers soft but not wet, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Rotate halfway through baking.
  • Cool – Let the cookies sit for 5 minutes, and then transfer them to a wire rack. Cool completely before serving.

Notes

Make it Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour, and make sure the rolled oats are certified gluten-free. I recommend Bob’s Redmill 1:1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour. Make Ahead: The unbaked cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Bake when the dough is at room temperature. Storing: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 2 months, and bring to room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 123mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 109IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Cookies, Cowboy Cookies, Dessert, Indulgent, Treats
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