These cowboy cookies are dense, thick, and full of yummy ingredients! We love how creative you can be with the ingredients- but the best part about these is how easy they are to make. These cowboy cookies will be a favorite for the entire family!
I love these cowboy cookies too much to even tell you. Any cookie that I can throw together, and they come out thick and delicious is a-okay in my book. I ate about 15 of them in a 48 hour period and I’m not even embarrassed. Did I probably gain 4 lbs doing so? Yep. But screw it- flowy dresses are in and my food baby is hidden. I’m probably going to go eat another 3-4 cookies during the time I write this post.
What are cowboy cookies?
Cowboy cookies are thick and chewy cookies, loaded with loads of treats. The term ‘cowboy’ in food refers to adding a mixture of many ingredients. The treats are interchangeable, and you can add anything, and everything you like. They come together quickly, and have a dense texture PERFECT for dunking in a glass of milk!
Why do we love cowboy cookies?
Well- there’s many reasons. Mostly because I love cookies that are dense and chewy. These cookies are easy to make, and they come together with ingredients you probably already have in your house. I also love being able to make them with so many different ingredients. They are PERFECT seasonal cookies!
What kind of ingredients can I use in these cowboy cookies?
The possibilities for fixins’ in these cookies is endless. Make them seasonal, make them with what you have, make them simple or full of goodies. They’re delicious in all forms! We used 3 types of chocolate chips (chocolate, butterscotch & white chocolate), coconut and walnuts in ours, but here’s some ideas for other ingredients:
- Holidays; Make these for any season by adding colored sprinkles
- Rasins
- Craisins
- Oatmeal
- Corn flakes; TRUST me with this one- they get all carmely and delicious!
- Marshmallows
- ANY type of cereal
- Chopped up candy bars; SKOR bars would be delicious!
- M&M’s or Reeses Pieces
- Other types of nuts; pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.
- Dehydrated blueberries or strawberries
- Toasted coconut
- Chopped up pretzels
Can I freeze these cowboy cookies?
The cookies themselves don’t freeze well, but the dough freezes wonderfully! Roll it in plastic wrap tightly, and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Got any other ideas for these cowboy cookies?
- Make them in a skillet for a big cookie skillet! Top with vanilla ice cream and serve family style.
- Use these cookies in ice cream sandwiches!
- Place dough in a cupcake liner and bake in a cupcake pan; top with ice cream for delicious little treats, perfect for kid sized portions!
If you have a sweet tooth that just won’t quit-check out this bananas foster upside down cake-it’s gooey, delicious, and impressive. Want something a bit lighter? Enjoy these Blueberry Lemon Scones, or this light and fluffy Chocolate Mousse Cake!
Go enjoy yourself some cowboy cookies-I want to hear how you made them and what you put in them. Comment below and let me know! (Yes- that rhymed, and I’m proud of myself for it!).
Cheers-
Rachel
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Cowboy Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 cup oil vegetable or canola
- 3.5 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup butterscotch chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut unsweetened will work also
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit
- In medium sized mixing bowl using hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together white sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Add oil & egg, continuing to mix until fully combined.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until fully mixed.
- Fold in 3 types of chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts. Mix lightly, just until combined.
- Spoon 1.5 teaspoonful amounts of dough onto greased baking sheet 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Enjoy!
Notes
The possibilities for fixins' in these cookies is endless. Make them seasonal, make them with what you have, make them simple or full of goodies. They're delicious in all forms! We used 3 types of chocolate chips (chocolate, butterscotch & white chocolate), coconut and walnuts in ours, but here's some ideas for other ingredients:
- Holidays; Make these for any season by adding colored sprinkles
- Rasins
- Craisins
- Oatmeal
- Corn flakes; TRUST me with this one- they get all carmely and delicious!
- Marshmallows
- ANY type of cereal
- Chopped up candy bars; SKOR bars would be delicious!
- M&M's or Reeses Pieces
- Other types of nuts; pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, etc.
- Dehydrated blueberries or strawberries
- Toasted coconut
- Chopped up pretzels
Liz Knight says
Used mini dark chocolate chips, mini white chocolate chips, and Corn Flakes. Been streaming about them ever since!!! Five stars.
Liz K says
Ten stars! I’ve made this recipe several times with different kinds of chips, walnuts, and corn flakes, but the other day I realized I had some semi-sweet chips and butterfinger bits that were both about to expire and this recipe came to mind. Even with just two “fixins” (totaling the same quantity as the combination the recipe) they came out superb as usual. So now I will remember what to do when I have expiring stuff in the pantry! (Ok the semi-sweet chips were already expired 🙂 )
Maureen says
I make these all the time and my husband and I love them. I’ve used white chocolate chips, salted caramel chips, cinnamon chips, and of course chocolate chips. I mix it up all the time. They have to be eaten out of the freezer. My husband and I think they taste great that way. My husband even gives them to his golf buddies and they really enjoy them. I even give them to my neighbors with instructions to eat them out of the freezer. Loved by all.
I have to make your blueberry French toast casserole for Christmas morning. I have to figure out how to make it for2 servings. I think I have it figured out.
Thanks for the cowboy cookie recipe. It’s definitely is #1 on our list.
Donna Goodlett says
In your Nutrition Facts, you don’t say how many cookies are a serving (?)
LaughingSpatula.com says
Hi Donna! We updated to reflect a per cookie nutrition information. 24 cookies in a batch. Thanks for the note!