Cowboy Cookies

Last week Crumbl had a “Cowboy Cookie” in their lineup and I had to recreate it. My kitchen sink cookies had people on Tiktok in a tizzy so let’s see if these do the same. HAHA. I decided to add butterscotch chips because I thought they would be a pleasant addition. As per usual these cookies will not disappoint. I’m not a huge pecan or coconut fan but this combo is actually to die for.

Why measure with your heart?

You may see in my recipes that I do not provide a measurement for vanilla and occasionally for other ingredients. I like to allow you as much creative freedom as possible without destroying the recipe. I trust your instincts. Now obviously don’t go and pour the entire bottle of vanilla in your batter, but it’s not one of those ingredients you have to be super meticulous with. If I don’t measure it why should you?

For a pinch of salt I pour the salt in my hand and use my pointer finger and thumb to pinch, then add it to my bowl.

All of my recipes are written as I do them.

From a young age, my mom used to always get on me for not following recipes to a T, but as I got older I realized that the creative freedom I gave myself fueled my love for baking. In the kitchen I allow my mind to wander and test the limits of each recipe. Sometimes resulting in disaster but more often than not resulting in a delicious outcome.

One Bowl for wet and dry ingredients ???

I know! Crazy right?! In recipes, to minimize the number of dishes I have to do at the end of the night I tend to do everything in one bowl. Recipes usually tell you to mix dry and wet ingredients separately so you don’t accidentally overmix your batter. Feel free to combine the dry ingredients separately if your heart truly desires. Just make sure dry ingredients are fully incorporated before continuing to the next step. If you are nervous about overmixing you can also use a spatula to fold the dry ingredients into the wet; that generally helps me.

Prep Time: 10 mins | Chill Time: 30 mins | Bake Time: 12-15 mins | Yield: 10 Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 large egg

• vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1/3 cup butterscotch chips

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

• 1/3 cup chopped pecans

• 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix the flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda into the wet ingredients just until combined.

5. Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the oats, butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut flakes using a spatula.

6. Chill the Dough: Scoop the dough onto a prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

7. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. (Baking time may vary based on cookie size and your oven)

8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy and happy baking!