Vegan Cowboy Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these chewy, decadent Vegan Cowboy Cookies! Inspired by Terri Hope Romero and Isa Chandra Moskowitz's "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar," this healthier twist delivers big, soft centers with crunchy edges. Loaded with chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut, these cookies are irresistible. A perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and irresistible flavor, these are the ultimate vegan treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 31 mins
Calories 224.9 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Vegan Cowboy Cookies

  • Quick Cooking Oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup plant-based milk (almond or soy recommended)
  • Ground Flax Seeds
  • Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • Semisweet Vegan Chocolate Chips
  • Pecan Pieces

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How to Make Vegan Cowboy Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup plant-based milk (almond or soy recommended), 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water (flax egg), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup chocolate chips, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
  6. Drop rounded ¼ cup portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Gently flatten slightly with moistened fingers.
  7. Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  8. 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

3 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

16g

Carbs

8g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vegan Cowboy Cookies?

Vegan Cowboy Cookies takes about 51 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 31 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vegan Cowboy Cookies?

Vegan Cowboy Cookies has approximately 224.9 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vegan Cowboy Cookies?

The key ingredients for Vegan Cowboy Cookies are Quick Cooking Oats, Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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