This simple, time-tested recipe delivers a batch of delicious cookies with a golden exterior and a soft center, bringing the warmth of homemade baking to every bite. Whether you're baking for a gathering, gifting a homemade treat, or simply craving a classic cookie, these Cowboy Cookies are sure to become a favorite around the cookie jar.
Ingredients
1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 cups oats 2 cups flour 1 2/3 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut ½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Mix shortening, sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla and mix. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in oatmeal, coconut and pecans. Drop by spoonful on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Meet Kristen
Hi! My name is Kristen Millican and I am so glad you have stopped by! Our family has been harvesting and selling pecans since 1888. I love sharing my favorite pecan recipes, stories about life on our pecan farm, and so much more!
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