I’m not sure of the origin of Cowboy Cookies and you’ll find a variety of versions of them if you look online. To me, they mean a cookie that’s packed full of good stuff like a cowboy is. This recipe has a lot going on with chocolate chips, oats, raisins and almonds. It makes one delicious cookie!
Cowboy Cookies
Feel free to tweak it and add your own spin to it. Don’t like raisins? Try dried cranberries or leave them out. Chocolate chips not your thing? Add some white chocolate chips or butterscotch chocolate chips. You get the idea. Just make sure you pack them full of your favourite ingredients!
I can tell you that this batch of Cowboy Cookies did not last long. It makes three dozen cookies so I spread the love by giving some to my cousin to take home to her family. She has two teen boys with insatiable appetites. My recipes get gobbled up way faster at her place than mine. I have picky eaters here. However, my girls both liked this recipe and even Olivia’s boyfriend had a few.
If you like rich and chewy cookies, you’ll love this recipe!
Whip up a batch and surprise your kids with a yummy after school snack! Unfortunately, they can’t go to school because of the nuts. If you want a school snack, just leave that ingredient out.
Try my Whipped Shortbread Cookies, Hot Chocolate Cookies, Death by Chocolate Cookies or Pecan Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling.
Have you ever made Cowboy Cookies? I’d love to hear about your recipe.
Cowboy Cookies
A rich, chewy cookie packed full of good stuff! This cookie recipe is made with oats, chocolate chips, almonds and raisins.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup large oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar on low speed until combined. Add in egg and vanilla. Beat on low speed for about 4 to 5 minutes.
- In another bowl, stir together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to butter/sugar mixture and stir to combine.
- Stir in oats, chocolate chips, raisins and almonds. Drop about a tablespoonful on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 13 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack before eating.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 104Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 65mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
Charlene Asay says
Yummy. These looks great. Thanks for sharing with us all.
CJ @ Morsels of Life says
I don’t think I’ve seen cowboy cookies before, but they look delicious! I’ve been missing out!
Miz Helen says
These are yummy Cowboy Cookies, love the chocolate! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Miz Helen
Nici says
Yum, yum, give me some! These cookies look delicious! I love your description of why they are called “cowboy” cookies. You’ll be one of the features at tomorrow night’s Creative Ways Link Party! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Blessings,
Nici
Jen @ Noting Grace says
I’m salivating! Yummers!! Definitely pinning this one for my ‘cowboys’!
Darlene Demell says
Thanks for sharing. This recipe looks easy to make and the cookies look very tasty. Another one to add to my files.
Elva Roberts says
The first thing I did after reading this recipe is to save it. I know that this will be a favorite with the grandkids and my husband. Thank you so much for this recipe.