Online Cook
  • VE

OnlineCook
OnlineCookVerified

April 29, 2025

Thick and chewy oatmeal cookies, made with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and toasted pecans, are hearty enough to make any cowboys and wanna-be cowboys plenty happy! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

Cowboy Cookies
Cowboy Cookies cover
From the Cook
1/2

Cowboy Cookies

Ingredients

Milk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

Print

Instructions

1
|
Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
2
|
Place the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium bowl. Use a mixer to beat on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute.
3
|
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to beat until smooth, about 30 seconds.
4
|
Add the flour, oats, spices, baking soda, and salt to the bowl. Beat on low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed, until thoroughly combined.
5
|
Fold in the chocolate chips, pecans and shredded coconut.
6
|
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
7
|
Divide the cookie dough into 30 balls, using roughly 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough for each, and arrange them spaced 1 1/2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Transfer the sheets to the freezer for 10-15 minutes. Alternately, freeze the dough balls on a small tray or large plate and transfer to baking sheets after freezing.
8
|
Bake the cookies on middle rack of oven until puffy and golden brown at the edges, 15-17 minutes.
9
|
Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
10
|
Allow the cookies to rest on the sheets for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
11
|

Smart Nutrition

My Calorie Intake

Review & Earn

Be the first to review this recipe and earn a 20% Bonus

Level up & unlock free Premium by reviewing recipes!

My Notes

Your kitchen notebook is waiting.

Whether it's a recipe tweak or an inspiration burst — jot it down here.

Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Toast Those Pecans 🥜
    Always toast the pecans before adding them to the cookie dough to enhance their nutty flavor and provide a deeper, more complex taste profile.
  • Chill the Dough 🧊
    Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 1 hour before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with more developed flavors.
  • Precise Measuring Technique 📏
    Use the 'spoon and level' method for dry ingredients like flour and oats to ensure accurate measurements and consistent cookie texture.
  • Coconut Moisture Magic 🥥
    Slightly reduce the liquid ingredients when using shredded coconut to compensate for its natural moisture and prevent overly wet dough.
  • Uniform Cookie Size 🍪
    Use a cookie scoop or weigh each dough ball to ensure even baking and consistent cookie sizes for professional-looking results.

Intelligent Tags

About the Cook

OnlineCook
Fire Icon

More Recipes

Browse OnlineCook recipes!

View
cookie Icon

Complete The Meal! 🔎

Quick Explore Recipes by Category

See All

No Recipes Available

sparkle

Recommendations

Tailored to your preferences

View All