Chewy, crunchy, chocolatey, and packed with hearty mix-ins — these Cowboy Cookies are the ultimate comfort dessert. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just want a sweet treat for yourself, this recipe delivers every time.

🕒 Time Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Inactive Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 51 minutes

🍪 Yield

  • Servings: About 2 dozen cookies

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted until browned
  • 1 ½ cups (319g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ⅓ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups (156g) old-fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup (60g) sweetened flaked coconut
  • ½ cup (64g) pecans, roughly chopped (plus more for topping)
  • 12 oz (340g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)

🥣 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 2 minutes. It’s okay if it looks a bit separated.

  3. Add the eggs and egg yolk, whisking until smooth (about 45 seconds). Stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.

  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

  6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form 2-inch balls of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.

  7. Bake one sheet at a time for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are still slightly soft.

  8. Immediately after baking, press extra chocolate chips and pecans on top if desired. Sprinkle flaky sea salt for a sweet-salty finish.

  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

💡 Tips

  • Browning the butter adds a rich, nutty flavor — don’t skip it!
  • These cookies freeze beautifully. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • Not a pecan fan? Try walnuts or leave the nuts out altogether.

🐴 Saddle Up and Bake!

Cowboy Cookies are rustic, satisfying, and sure to be a hit at your next gathering — or just with a glass of milk after dinner. Enjoy!