Texas Cowboy Cookies Recipe

These legendary Texas Cowboy Cookies are a holiday favorite, guaranteed to disappear fast! This recipe, passed down through generations, creates a massive batch of chewy, loaded cookies bursting with oats, nuts, chocolate, and more. Get ready for a baking adventure – you'll need a big bowl and a sturdy spoon to handle this Texas-sized cookie dough! Perfect for Christmas, parties, or any occasion where you need a crowd-pleasing treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 155.9 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Texas Cowboy Cookies

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How to Make Texas Cowboy Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans, 1 cup chocolate chips, ½ cup shredded coconut, and ½ cup butterscotch chips.
  7. Using a medium cookie scoop (or a large scoop for jumbo cookies), drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Gently flatten each cookie with a fork.
  9. Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. Remove cookies from baking sheets and let cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

26g

Carbs

5g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Texas Cowboy Cookies?

Texas Cowboy Cookies takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Texas Cowboy Cookies?

Texas Cowboy Cookies has approximately 155.9 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Texas Cowboy Cookies?

The key ingredients for Texas Cowboy Cookies are Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Salt, Butter. See the full list with measurements above.

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