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    Home » Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cookies (Cowboy Cookies)

    Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cookies (Cowboy Cookies)

    Feb 11, 2022 · Leave a Comment

    These Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cookies are commonly referred to as 'Cowboy Cookies" This is because the former first lady, Laura Bush shared her recipe titled just that! Although my cookies are inspired by her original recipe they are not the same cookie. My version has less sugar, a different ratio of white:brown sugar and I use unsweetened coconut instead of the sweetened coconut she calls for. I also omit the baking soda and only use baking powder. I have been making these cookies for about 5 years and they are addicting ..so proceed with caution, you may turn into a blue cookie monster.

    Coconut Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Ingredients for Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

    • Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • White Granulated Sugar
    • Salt
    • Pure Vanilla Extract
    • Cinnamon
    • Baking Powder
    • Flour
    • Rolled Oats
    • Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
    • Chocolate Chips
    • Pecans
    Ingredients for coconut pecan oatmeal (cowboy cookies) on a wooden cutting board

    The Gist of it:

    1. Bring out cold ingredients to room temperature.
    2. Combine sugars with butter
    3. Add in vanilla, egg, cinnamon, salt and baking powder.
    4. Mix in flour.
    5. Fold in coconut, pecans, oatmeal and chocolate chips
    6. Divide into 18 even sized balls.
    7. Chill for 2 hours
    8. Bake
    butter, brown sugar and white sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer
    oconut pecan oatmeal cookies in a bowl
    scooped cookie dough

    FAQ About Cowboy Cookies:

    Can I use Margarine instead of butter?

    Yes, they are interchangeable in this recipe and I often switch between the two.

    Can I use Sweetened Coconut?

    You can, most recipes for this style of cookie call for it! I find it too sweet but many find it delicious.

    Does It matter what type of rolled oats I use?

    No. I have used instant and old fashioned and both turn out delicious. Use what you have on hand 🙂

    Can I use raisins?

    YES! For many years I would split the cookie dough in half. I would make half with raisins and half with chocolate chips. (Half a cup each if splitting dough)

    What happens if I don't chill the cookies before baking?

    They will spread out and be thinner. They are still good but not at all similar in thickness or diameter to the cookie you see in the photo of this post.

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    Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cookie

    Coconut Pecan Oatmeal Cookies (Cowboy Cookies)

    A classic oatmeal chocolate chip cookie kicked up a notch with the addition of coconut, pecans and cinnamon.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 17 mins
    Chilling 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 22 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 Cookies
    Calories 195 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ Cup Salted Butter Room Temperature
    • ¼ Cup White Granulated Sugar
    • ½ Cup Brown Sugar Packed
    • 1 Large Egg
    • 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
    • ¼ Teaspoon Table Salt
    • 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 1 Cup Rolled Oats
    • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour spooned and leveled
    • ½ Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
    • 1 Cup Chocolate Chips
    • ½ Cup Pecans Crushed

    Instructions
     

    Make the Cookie Dough

    • Measure out all of the ingredients and set aside. Bring cooled ingredients to room temperature. Bringing them to room temperature helps ensure better mixing.
    • Whip the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
    • Add in egg, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and baking soda. Stir to combine.
    • Fold in the flour until just combined. But do not over mix.
    • Now fold in the rest of the ingredients.

    Form The Cookies

    • Scoop into 18 even sized balls. and place on cookie sheets lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper.

    Chill The Cookies

    • Place formed cookie dough balls in the fridge for 2 hours. You can cover the cookie dough with cellophane wrap if you feel like your fridge has some odors the cookies would be best to avoid absorbing.

    Bake the Cookies

    • Preheat oven to 375°F
    • Place cookies in the center of the oven and bake for 17 minutes.
    • Allow to cool completely on the cookie sheet so they firm up.

    Storage

    • Store in an airtight bag or container for up to one week on the counter.

    Notes

    Want to freeze these? Simply pop them in a ziploc bag or freezer safe airtight container once you have formed cookie dough into balls. When you want to bake them proceed as normal! Yes the same temperature and bake time. I find 17 minutes is perfect for the frozen ones just the way it is for the dough that has been chilled for two hours. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1CookieCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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