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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.
15 Ingredients
Recipe
Cowboy Cookies
Instructions
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Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
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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.
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Add the eggs and vanilla extract and continue to beat until smooth, about 30 seconds.
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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.
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Fold in the chocolate chips, pecans and shredded coconut.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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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.
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Bake the cookies on middle rack of oven until puffy and golden brown at the edges, 15-17 minutes.
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Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow the cookies to rest on the sheets for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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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.
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