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Cowboy Cookies

Deliciously chewy cookies loaded with chocolate chips and nuts, perfect for sharing and enjoying.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the eggs one at a time and add the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and nuts gently.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough balls onto a lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden.

Notes

These cookies are delightful on their own or served with milk or coffee.