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Wyoming Cowboy Cookies

These Wyoming Cowboy Cookies are a delightful blend of textures and flavors! Perfect for any occasion, they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth like no other.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 2/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup corn flakes
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Baking Sheets - Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  3. Step 3: Cream the Butters and Sugars - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla - Beat in the eggs one at a time and stir in the vanilla until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Combine the Dry Ingredients - In another bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Step 6: Mix the Dry Ingredients with the Wet Ingredients - Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
  7. Step 7: Fold in the Goodies - Fold in the pecans, coconut, corn flakes, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips.
  8. Step 8: Scoop and Bake - Drop dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  9. Step 9: Cool and Enjoy - Let cookies cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Toast pecans lightly for a nuttier flavor.
  • Swap chocolate chips for dark or white chocolate for variation.
  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them.