Caballero Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the legendary Caballero Cookies, a Texas staple inspired by the "Homesick Texan Family Table" cookbook! These aren't your average cowboy cookies; they're bursting with rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and a hint of spicy cayenne. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing your friends and family.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 29 mins
Calories 1336.5 kcal
Protein 30g
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Ingredients for Caballero Cookies

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How to Make Caballero Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease two baking sheets, or line them with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon instant coffee granules, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  7. Stir in 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup milk chocolate chips, and 1 cup chopped pecans.
  8. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form the dough into walnut-sized balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 11-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even baking.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

41 g

Sugar

508g

Fat

193g

Carbs

60g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Caballero Cookies?

Caballero Cookies takes about 49 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 29 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Caballero Cookies?

Caballero Cookies has approximately 1336.5 calories per serving, with about 30 g protein, 60 g carbohydrates and 99 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Caballero Cookies?

The key ingredients for Caballero Cookies are Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Brown Sugar, Egg, Vanilla Extract, All Purpose Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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