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Cowboy Cookies Recipe

Cowboy Cookies are hearty, chewy treats packed with oats and chocolate chips, offering the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. With a rich, buttery base and crisp edges, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for satisfying cravings, sharing with loved ones, or enjoying as a nostalgic snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 60 pieces
Calories 95 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two baking sheets.
    This image shows an oven being preheated while baking sheets are greased, preparing the perfect surface for baking Cowboy Cookies.
  • In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    This image shows flour, baking soda, and other dry ingredients being sifted together into a mixing bowl, ensuring an even and smooth cookie dough texture.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
    This image shows eggs and vanilla extract being added to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, enhancing the cookie dough with richness and flavor.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
    This image shows the dry ingredients being gradually mixed into the wet ingredients, forming a thick and well-combined cookie dough.
  • Fold in the oats and chocolate chips.
    This image shows oats and chocolate chips being gently folded into the cookie dough, ensuring an even distribution of texture and flavor.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
    This image shows spoonfuls of cookie dough being dropped onto a greased baking sheet, ready to be baked into golden, chewy Cowboy Cookies.
  • Bake in batches for 8 to 10 minutes until set.
    This image shows Cowboy Cookies baking in the oven, turning golden brown as they develop a crispy exterior and soft, chewy center.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    This image shows freshly baked Cowboy Cookies cooling on a wire rack, allowing them to set and develop the perfect texture before serving.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, use old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats.
  • Swap chocolate chips for chopped nuts or dried fruit for variation.
  • Slightly underbaking will yield softer cookies, while a longer bake time gives crispier edges.