Cowboy Cookies

 

Ingredients:

1 cup (225g) butter, softened

1 cup (200g) brown sugar

¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2 cups (160g) old-fashioned oats

1 ½ cups (250g) chocolate chips

1 cup (80g) shredded coconut (optional)

1 cup (120g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

5. Combine Everything: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts.

6. Scoop & Bake: Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.

7. Cool & Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Would you like to tweak the recipe, maybe by adding raisins or white chocolate chips?