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Texas Cowboy Cookies with Oats, Pecans & Coconut
🌵 Introduction
Big, bold, and bursting with flavor — Texas Cowboy Cookies are everything a homemade cookie should be. Chewy in the center, crisp around the edges, and loaded with oats, crunchy pecans, sweet coconut, and melty chocolate chips. These cookies aren’t shy — they’re hearty, comforting, and made for sharing.
Baking them fills the house with the kind of aroma that brings everyone into the kitchen, just like those long afternoons spent laughing, sipping sweet tea, and waiting for the first tray to come out of the oven.
🕰️ A Little History
Cowboy Cookies became famous in Texas kitchens where bigger was always better. Originally made to fuel long days of work, these cookies were packed with oats for energy, nuts for crunch, and sugar for sweetness. Over time, coconut and chocolate chips were added, turning them into the legendary treat we know today — rustic, generous, and unforgettable.
🧈 Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins (The Cowboy Magic)
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
🥄 Instructions
Step 1: Cream the Base
In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Step 2: Add Eggs & Vanilla
Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Step 4: Bring It Together
Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined.
Step 5: Fold in the Good Stuff
Gently stir in oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut until evenly distributed.
Step 6: Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Refrigerate dough for 30–45 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies.
Step 7: Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto a lined baking sheet
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers soft
Step 8: Cool
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
🔥 Baking Methods & Tips
- For extra chewy cookies: Slightly underbake them
- For crisp edges: Bake 1–2 minutes longer
- For thicker cookies: Chill dough longer
- For extra richness: Use half butter, half browned butter
- For chocolate lovers: Add ½ cup chocolate chunks
❤️ Why Everyone Loves These Cookies
✔ Big, bakery-style texture
✔ Loaded with flavor in every bite
✔ Perfect balance of chewy and crunchy
✔ Great for holidays, parties, or gifting
✔ Freezer-friendly dough
✔ Comfort food at its finest
These cookies are made to be shared — but don’t be surprised if you keep a few just for yourself.
🌟 Conclusion
Texas Cowboy Cookies aren’t just cookies — they’re memories in the making. They remind us of warm kitchens, laughter in the background, and the joy of baking something hearty and homemade. Whether you serve them with milk, coffee, or straight from the jar, they always deliver comfort and happiness in every bite.
Once you make them, they’ll become a permanent favorite — just like they have in so many homes across generations.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- 🍪 A small-batch version
- 🔥 A chewy vs crispy comparison
- 🧁 A bakery-style jumbo version
- 📌 A printable recipe card
Just tell me!