Saddle up for a batch of old-fashioned Cowboy Cookies! These cookies are hearty, wholesome, and packed with the comforting flavors of a homemade Texas treat. Made with a rich blend of sugar and brown sugar, hearty oats, and fresh pecans, these cookies bake up soft and chewy with just the right amount of sweetness. The combination of oats and a tender cookie base creates a satisfying texture that makes them perfect for lunch boxes, afternoon coffee breaks, or sharing with family and friends.
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.
Cowboy Cookies
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
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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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Cowboy Cookies
By Kristen Millican
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
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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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