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Cowboy Cookies
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Treat yourself to Cowboy Cookies packed with oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips for the ultimate textural experience! The browned butter adds nutty depth to these substantial cookies with crisp edges and chewy centers. Perfectly balanced sweetness with optional sea salt creates an irresistible sweet-savory combination. These hearty, crowd-pleasing treats are perfect for lunch boxes, cookie exchanges, or anytime you crave a satisfying homemade cookie!
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Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter melted until browned.
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs at room temperature
1 large egg yolk at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped plus more for decorating
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 (F).
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl using a whisk, beat together the browned butter and both sugars until well combined.
Whisk in the eggs and yolk, beating until well combined.
In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Scoop 2-inch balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2-inches between each ball so they have room to spread.
Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until cookies are golden and firm at the edges.
Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
Cool cookies on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Servings\Yield
Makes 2 dozen cookies
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1 cookie) - Calories: 270; Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 8g); Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 110mg; Total Carbohydrates: 34g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 22g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  Dave Ferguson 🔑 Keywords: cookies, pecans, chocolate chips, coconut
🗂️ Categories: 🍪 Cookies & Bars, 🍨 Desserts, 🧒 Foods Kids Love
📚 Collections: Uncle Dave's Cookbook, The TFR Cookbook, Sweet Stuff
Cowboy Cookies was added on January 15, 2022 and last updated on August 30, 2025.
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