Nani's Favorite Cowboy Cookies

Name: Nani's Favorite Cowboy Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 cup white sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1 cup shredded coconut

These hearty, chewy cookies are loaded with oats, chocolate, pecans, and coconut for the perfect treat.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Total

27 minutes

Serves

Cowboy cookies are a classic favorite for a reason. They have everything you could ever want in a cookie, like toasted pecans, sweet coconut, and plenty of chocolate chips. I love them because they are substantial enough to keep you full and sweet enough to satisfy any craving.

My best tip is to use old fashioned rolled oats rather than the quick cooking kind. The texture turns out so much better, giving the cookies that nice chewiness we all love. Make sure not to overbake them so the centers stay soft.

🧺 Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup shredded coconut

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and light.
3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
6
Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and shredded coconut by hand.
7
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
8
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look soft.
9
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. You can also freeze the raw dough scoops on a tray, then transfer them to a freezer bag to bake later whenever you need a quick snack.

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