Cowboy Cookies, also known as Ranger Cookies, are hearty yet soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with a nutty crunch, ooey-gooey chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and a ton of flavor!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, nuts (if using), and shredded coconut (if using). Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Repeat the baking process with the remaining dough until all the cookies are baked.
- Once cooled, store the cowboy cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
Use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats if desired.
Use gluten free one-on-one flour like Bobโs Red Mill if needed.
Use semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips.
Substitute walnut for pecans.
Add ยฝ cup of mini M&Ms or Reeseโs Pieces if desired.
With a glass of milk, serve your homemade cowboy cookies, or pack them for a tasty on-the-go snack!