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
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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