**Cowboy Cookies** are big, hearty, everything-in-one cookies—loaded with oats, chocolate chips, and often nuts. They’re chewy, slightly crisp on the edges, and perfect when you want something rustic and satisfying.
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### 🍪 Classic Cowboy Cookies Recipe
#### **Ingredients**
* 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter (softened)
* 1 cup brown sugar
* 1 cup white sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* ½ teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 2 cups rolled oats
* 1½ cups chocolate chips (like Nestlé Toll House)
* 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts *(optional)*
* 1 cup shredded coconut *(optional, but traditional)*
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#### **Instructions**
1. **Preheat oven**
Set to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. **Cream butter & sugars**
Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
3. **Add eggs & vanilla**
Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
4. **Combine dry ingredients**
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. **Mix everything together**
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut.
6. **Scoop dough**
Drop large spoonfuls onto the baking tray (these cookies are meant to be big!).
7. **Bake**
Bake for 10–14 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
8. **Cool**
Let them rest on the tray for a few minutes before transferring.
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### 🤠 Tips for Perfect Cowboy Cookies
* Slightly underbake for chewy centers.
* Chill dough for 30 minutes if you want thicker cookies.
* Add raisins or a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.
* Make them oversized—they’re meant to be rugged and filling!
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If you want, I can give you a **bakery-style thick version**, a **healthy/oatmeal-heavy version**, or a **no-butter (oil-based) recipe**.