Cowboy cookies are an amped-up version of classic oatmeal cookies packed with chocolate or butterscotch chips (or both!), pecans, cinnamon, and sweetened flake coconut.

Cowboy cookies are deliciously versatile treats packed with oatmeal, cinnamon, pecans, coconut, and butterscotch chips. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or toasted pecans, or go all out and combine them all for a flavor-packed delight!

Cowboy Cookies got its name from their association with Texas, the land of cowboys and delicious treats. Some even say they were named for their legendary durability during those long days in saddlebags. But no matter where they came from, one thing’s for sure – these cookies are tasty! They’re a true delight, packed with oats, chocolate, pecans, and coconut.

These treats are perfect for all occasions, whether a quick snack or a party treat. Plus, they’re easy to make and store. So next time you’re craving something sweet, don’t hold back – ride into the kitchen and whip up some delicious cowboy cookies! Yeehaw!

What ingredients do I need to make cowboy cookies?

Check out the complete ingredient list below, which is everything you should have. You can change the mix-ins to what you already have in the pantry. That is what is so great about the recipe, it is increudbly versatile.

Ingredients

  • Quick Oats
  • Rolled Oats
  • Coconut
  • Butterscotch or chocolate chips (or both!)
  • Chopped Pecans (I used finely chopped)
  • Cinnamon
  • Flour
  • Eggs
  • Brown sugar
  • Sugar
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Vanilla extract

How to Make Cowboy Cookies

These cookies are a breeze to make! Mix the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Then, cream the sugars and butter and combine everything, including the rolled oats, quick oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate or butterscotch chips. The result? It’s a delightful treat that’s easy to whip up!

Why does this recipe use both quick oats and rolled oats?

Using both quick oats and rolled oats gives cowboy cookies a perfect texture. Rolled oats add chewiness, while quick oats give the dough the right amount of moisture.

Combining these two types of oats also allows for a more even distribution throughout the cookie, adding delicious texture and flavor to every bite.

Cowboy Cookies Baking Tips

  • Storing: To keep Cowboy Cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container for 4-5 days after cooling. For extra softness, add a slice of white bread.
  • Freezing the cookies! Keep your baked cookies fresh by freezing them individually wrapped in sandwich bags, and store them in a freezer Ziploc. This easy method preserves their deliciousness for up to 3 months.
  • Mix it up! Replace the butterscotch chips with white chocolate, chocolate, or peanut butter chips. You can even use candy like Reeces Pieces, M&M’s or chopped-up Reeces Peanut Butter Cups.
cowboy cookie with a bite out of it sitting on a glass of milk

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Cowboy Cookies

Prep: 20 minutes
Servings: 48
Calories: 134 kcal
Cowboy cookies are deliciously versatile treats, packed with oatmeal, cinnamon, pecans, coconut, and butterscotch chips. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or toasted pecans, or go all out and combine them all for a flavor-packed delight!

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats
  • 1 1/2 cups butterscotch chips
  • 3/4 cup coconut
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325ยฐF (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Then, beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla, stirring until combined.
  • Add rolled oats and quick oats until well combined. Then add coconut, pecans, and butterscotch chips (or chocolate chips), stirring until just combined.
  • Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake at 325 for 11 โ€“ 13 minutes. Don't forget to let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring them from the baking sheet. Enjoy!
Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 48mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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