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Chewy Cowboy Cookies Recipe: Easy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Treats

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These chewy cowboy cookies are packed with oats, chocolate chips, toasted pecans, and a hint of cinnamon for a nostalgic, hearty treat. Perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or a comforting snack, they’re easy to make and endlessly adaptable.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 2 cups (180 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups (270 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (110 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted, optional)
  • 1 cup (80 g) sweetened flaked coconut (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (70 g) raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add to wet mixture and mix on low just until combined.
  5. Fold in oats, chocolate chips, pecans or walnuts, coconut, and raisins or dried cranberries with a spatula. If dough is too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons milk.
  6. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes (optional but recommended for thicker cookies).
  7. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons), portion dough onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.
  9. Let cookies rest on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps cookies stay thick and chewy. Mix-ins are highly adaptable—swap nuts for seeds for nut-free, use gluten-free flour and oats for gluten-free, or plant-based butter and flax eggs for vegan. Cookies freeze well; bake straight from frozen with 2 extra minutes. Don’t overbake for maximum chewiness.

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