Chewy Cowboy Cookies

These thin and chewy Cowboy Cookies are a family favorite that come together with just a handful of pantry staples. They’re easy to whip up, and perfect for little hands and big appetites. Whether you’re baking a quick afterschool treat or making memories in the kitchen with the kids, these cookies are sure to bring smiles all around. Honestly, you can add most any ingredient you like. We take this as an opportunity to clean out a few sweets in the panty. Sometimes, we make them just a little different than the time before.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Brown Sugar

• 1 Cup White Sugar

• 2 Eggs

• 1 Cup Butter or Margarine

• 1 TSP. Vanilla

• 2 Cups Flour

• 2 Cups Oatmeal

• 1 Tsp. Salt

• 2 Tsp. Baking Soda

• 1 Tsp. Baking Powder

• 1/4 Cup Shredded Coconut

• 1/2 Cup dried Cranberries

• 2 Cups Chocolate Chips

Instructions

• Cream together both sugars and the butter. (A hand mixer or a stand mixer will work)

• Next add the eggs and vanilla.

• Next mix the flour, oatmeal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.

• Next add the chocolate Chips and continue to mix.

• Place the Spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet.

• Bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes.

Chewy Cowboy Cookies

These thin and chewy Cowboy Cookies are quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. Kid-approved and perfect for any time of year!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookies, east dessert

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Equipment

• 1 Baking sheet

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1 Cup White Sugar
• 1 Cup Butter or Margarine or 2 sticks
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 Cups Flour
• 2 Cups Oatmeal
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• ¼ Cup Shredded Coconut
• ½ Cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions

• Cream together both sugars and the butter. (A hand mixer or a stand mixer will work).
• Next add the eggs and vanilla.
• Next mix the flour, oatmeal, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Next add the chocolate Chips and continue to mix.
• Place the Spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet.

Notes

You can really add or remove any ingredient you wish.  When we make these it’s always a good time to clean any sweets out of our pantry. This recipe is the way that we love to make them.  You can also add various nuts, or even M&M’s to polish it off. 

These thin and chewy Cowboy Cookies are everything you want in a homemade treat—simple, satisfying, and sweetly nostalgic. Made with just a few basic ingredients, they come together quickly without any complicated steps, making them perfect for busy days or spontaneous baking sessions. The dough is forgiving and fun to work with, so it’s a great recipe to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Whether they’re stirring, scooping, or sneaking a few chocolate chips, little hands will love helping out. The end result is a batch of golden, chewy cookies with crisp edges and soft centers that taste just as good as they smell coming out of the oven. These cookies aren’t just easy—they’re a memory made in the kitchen.