Description
These Best Texas Cowboy Cookies are a delightful combination of oats, chocolate chips, and pecans, baked to perfection with a hint of cinnamon. They offer a chewy texture with a crispy edge, making them an irresistible treat for cookie lovers and perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Together Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure proper incorporation, then add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can result in tougher cookies.
- Add Oats, Chocolate Chips, and Pecans: Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans (if using) to evenly distribute these add-ins throughout the dough.
- Form and Bake the Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy fresh or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- If pecans are not preferred or unavailable, feel free to omit them or substitute with walnuts.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by 1-2 minutes and allow them to set on the baking sheet after removing from the oven.
- Be sure to space cookies adequately on the baking sheet to prevent them from merging during baking.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure easy removal of cookies and easier cleanup.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
