These Cowboy Cookies are a delightful medley of textures and flavors. Packed with chocolate chips, old-fashioned oats, toasted pecans, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, they are perfect if you crave a cookie that delivers more than just sweetness.Make a batch for an after-school treat or a casual get-together, and enjoy the satisfaction in every bite. Whether you bake them right away or chill the dough, you're in for a delicious experience.
If you don’t want too chill the dough before baking the cookies, preheat the oven to 350*F before you begin.
Add the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat on medium high speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until pale in color.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Remember to scrape down the sides of the bowl between adding the eggs. Add the vanilla extract and blend until well combined.
Sift the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon over the mixing bowl.Start by mixing on a low speed and continue beating until all the ingredients are completely blended together.
Add the chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans. Mix until well incorporated.
Use a 2 tablespoon sized cookie scoop to form balls of cookie dough. Place the balls of dough on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheet pans with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Arrange the chilled balls of dough on baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set, but the centers are still soft. If you make small cookies, reduce the baking time.
Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
You can totally bake the cookies right after mixing the dough, but they'll spread less if you chill the dough first. Don't forget to preheat the oven before baking them!
You can also freeze the dough balls for 3 to 4 months. When baking them from frozen, remember to increase the baking time by 2 minutes.