Description
Cowboy Cookies from Texas deliver a hearty chocolate chip experience with rolled oats, pecans, and coconut. Packed with robust flavors and a satisfying crunch, these cookies bring rustic charm and sweet indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ⅓ cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (178 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 1 ½ cups (319 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (60 grams) sweetened flaked coconut
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted until browned
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (64 grams) pecans, roughly chopped, plus more for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a rich flavor base by whisking browned butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly aerated, approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce eggs and egg yolk to the sugar mixture, blending thoroughly, then incorporate vanilla extract to enhance the overall aromatic profile.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, rolled oats, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and semisweet chocolate chips.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using minimal strokes to prevent overworking the dough and maintaining a tender cookie texture.
- Portion the cookie dough into 2-inch spherical mounds, strategically placing them on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing to allow natural spreading during baking.
- Bake each sheet individually for 12 minutes, aiming for golden-brown edges while preserving a soft, chewy center.
- For enhanced visual appeal and flavor intensity, optionally garnish freshly baked cookies with additional chocolate chips and pecan pieces, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to stabilize their structure before transferring to a wire cooling rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Craving a rustic, hearty cookie that screams cowboy comfort? These irresistible treats pack a punch of flavors and textures.
- Brown butter adds a nutty depth, transforming ordinary cookies into extraordinary culinary magic that’ll make taste buds dance.
- Perfectly balanced with sweet chocolate, crunchy pecans, and toasted coconut, each bite tells a delicious story of adventure and warmth.
- Crispy edges and soft centers create a textural symphony that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds, maybe even thirds.
- Sprinkled with sea salt, these cookies elevate a classic recipe into a gourmet experience that feels both familiar and exciting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg