Imen This Ina Garten Cowboy Cookies recipe is chewy and loaded, which includes semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened flaked coconut. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 35 minutes.
Ina Garten Cowboy Cookies Ingredients
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted and browned
- 1 1/2 cups (319 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups (270 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (178 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup (60 grams) sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup (64 grams) pecans, roughly chopped, plus more for decorating
- 12 ounces (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Flaky sea salt, optional for finishing
How To Make Ina Garten Cowboy Cookies
- Preheat oven and prep pans: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes. Add eggs and egg yolk one at a time, whisking after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add mix-ins: Stir oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips into the flour mixture.
- Make the dough: Fold the dry mix into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Form cookies: Roll dough into 2-inch balls and place on baking sheets with 2 inches between them.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 12 minutes until edges are firm but centers are still slightly soft and golden.
- Finish and cool: If desired, press extra chocolate chips or pecans on top and sprinkle with sea salt. Let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Recipe Tips
- Do I need to chill the dough? Yes, chilling for 30 minutes helps the cookies hold their shape and enhances flavor.
- Why use room temperature eggs? They mix more smoothly into the dough, ensuring even texture.
- Can I toast the pecans? Yes, toasting boosts flavor and adds crunch—highly recommended.
- How to avoid overbaking: Cookies should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.
- Can I freeze the dough? Yes, freeze rolled dough balls and bake straight from frozen with a couple of extra minutes.
What To Serve With Cowboy Cookies
These cookies are a treat on their own or alongside:
- A cold glass of milk
- Freshly brewed coffee
- Vanilla ice cream
- Hot cocoa
- A fruit smoothie
How To Store Cowboy Cookies
Room Temperature: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Store baked cookies or dough balls in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw or bake from frozen.
Cowboy Cookies Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 144 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Sugar: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 90mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What makes cowboy cookies different?
They’re packed with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts—more texture and flavor than regular cookies.
Can I substitute walnuts for pecans?
Yes, walnuts work just as well in this recipe.
Why brown the butter?
Browning adds a nutty depth of flavor that enhances the cookie.
How can I make them gluten-free?
Use a gluten-free flour blend and check that oats are certified gluten-free.
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Ina Garten Cowboy Cookies
Description
Loaded with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans, these chewy cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie lovers.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk browned butter with sugars. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips to flour mix.
- Fold dry mix into wet until just combined.
- Form 2-inch dough balls and space on baking sheets.
- Bake 12 minutes until edges are firm and centers soft.
- Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Sprinkle sea salt if desired.
