Description
These Best Cowboy Cookies are a delightful mix of chewy and crunchy textures, featuring browned butter, oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips. Perfect for anyone craving a classic, hearty cookie with a rich flavor and satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted until browned
- 1 1/2 cups (319 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (178 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup (60 grams) sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup (64 grams) pecans, roughly chopped, plus more for decorating
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the browned melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fully combined and smooth, creating a rich base for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, whisking well after each to ensure a smooth mixture. Stir in the pure vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Then add the oats, sweetened flaked coconut, chopped pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Form Cookies: Scoop 2-inch balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are still slightly soft. If desired, press extra chocolate chips and pecans on top of the cookies and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before baking.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use browned butter to add a nutty, rich taste to the cookies.
- Scooping dough balls about 2 inches apart prevents cookies from merging during baking.
- Adding extra chocolate chips and pecans on top is optional but enhances the presentation and flavor.
- Flaky sea salt is optional but adds a lovely contrast to the sweetness.
- Let cookies cool sufficiently so they firm up and hold together well.
