Loaded Cowboy Cookies Recipe

BySoha

Cowboy cookies are the ultimate rustic indulgence,hearty, chewy, and loaded with everything you love in a cookie. This recipe is designed for bakers who want cookies that balance texture, flavor, and richness without feeling heavy. Packed with oats, chocolate, nuts, and a touch of sweetness, these cookies are a professional-level treat that will impress family, friends, or a holiday crowd.

Ingredients List

  • All-purpose flour
  • Baking soda
  • Fine sea salt
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Unsalted butter, softened
  • Brown sugar
  • Granulated sugar
  • Large eggs, room temperature
  • Pure vanilla extract
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Sweetened shredded coconut
  • Optional: M&Ms or toffee bits

Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1: Prepare Dry Ingredients

Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. This ensures even distribution and proper leavening.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This creates a tender, chewy cookie base.

Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla

Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, until the dough is smooth and cohesive.

Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients

Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to preserve a soft texture.

Step 5: Add the Mix-Ins

Gently fold in oats, chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, and any optional ingredients until evenly distributed.

Step 6: Chill the Dough

Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to control spreading and deepen flavor.

Step 7: Bake the Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft.

Cook Time

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Chilling time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 12–14 minutes

Servings

Makes approximately 24–26 cookies.

Nutritional Information (approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 250–270
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Sugar: 15 g

Storage Instructions

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze baked cookies or dough portions for up to 2 months.

Suggestions

Serve with a cold glass of milk, coffee, or hot chocolate. For a decadent twist, sandwich two cookies with a layer of peanut butter or caramel.

Seasonal Relevance

These cookies are perfect year-round but shine during fall and winter when hearty, indulgent desserts are most comforting. They’re ideal for bake sales, holiday gifting, and casual weekend treats.

Conclusion

Loaded cowboy cookies are a celebration of textures and flavors, combining the best of chocolate, oats, nuts, and coconut in one cookie. This recipe delivers a bakery-quality result that’s chewy, hearty, and utterly satisfying, perfect for sharing or savoring solo.

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Loaded Cowboy Cookies Recipe

Recipe by Soha
Servings

26

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

14

minutes
Calories

270

kcal
Total time

34

minutes

Loaded cowboy cookies are chewy, hearty, and packed with chocolate, oats, nuts, and coconut. Crafted with professional technique, they balance texture and flavor perfectly, making them ideal for holidays, gatherings, or any time you want a decadent homemade treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

  • Optional: ½ cup M&Ms or toffee bits

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in oats, chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, and optional mix-ins.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes to control spread.
  • Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
  • Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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Notes

  • Chilling the dough prevents excessive spreading and enhances flavor.
  • Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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