Cowboy Cookies

A stack of oatmeal raisin cookies on a white surface with a jar of milk and jars of ingredients in the background.

Thick, chewy and packed with chocolate, raisins and nuts, these Cowboy Cookies are the real deal!

Course baked goods, Cookie, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Chill time 30

Total Time 50

Servings cookies

Calories 170kcal

Author Kylee Ayotte

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup butter 2 sticks, softened to room temperature
1 1/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
2 large large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats regular, not quick cooking
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup pecans chopped
1 cup chocolate chips

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Get prepped

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

Make the dough

Using an electric mixer cream the 1 cup butter and 1 1/4 cup brown sugar on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy.
Add in the 2 large large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat until well combined.
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3 cups old fashioned oats.
Add flour mixture to the sugar and butter and mix until fully combined.
Stir in the 1 cup raisins, 1/2 cup pecans and 1 cup chocolate chips.

Chill

Cover bowl and refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.

Scoop and bake

Using a cookie scoop drop cookies on the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Devour.

Video

Notes

Storing Cowboy Cookies

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat until it is piping hot!

Substitutions/Additions

If you don’t love nuts in your cookies, you can definitely swap out M&M’s for a sweeter cookie. You can even add holiday-colored candies for a fun holiday treat!

A little coconut added to the batter makes a great addition!

Freezing instructions

You can freeze the cookie dough, OR the finished cookies. These cookies freeze well. Make sure the cookies are cooled completely before you store them in an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 6 months.

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