These Texas Cowboy Cookies are a delicious treat packed with the goodness of oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and walnuts. Perfect for sharing during the holidays, they embody the hearty and bold flavors that Texas is known for.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, pecans, walnuts, and shredded coconut (if using).
- Form Cookies:
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
These Texas Cowboy Cookies with Walnuts are perfect for enjoying with family and friends during the holiday season. Their hearty, nutty flavor and satisfying crunch make them a festive favorite.