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The Ultimate Chewy Cowboy Cookies (Loaded with Oats, Pecans & Chocolate)

A close-up stack of three chewy cowboy cookies loaded with oats and dark chocolate chunks.
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Bake these loaded Cowboy Cookies, famous for their chewy texture and hearty mix-ins like oats, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips. This recipe delivers the classic, satisfying flavor profile you expect from this American favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut by hand until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, press the dough down slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft for maximum chewiness.
  9. Let the Cowboy Cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewy Cowboy Cookies, slightly underbake them. They will firm up as they cool.
  • Toast the pecans lightly before adding them to the dough for a deeper, richer flavor.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans or use a mix of milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for sharing or freezing dough balls for later baking.

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