Description
Cowboy cookies packed with peanut butter bring wild western charm to classic cookie comfort. Hearty oats, chocolate chips, and a touch of salt create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- Cream together softened butter, creamy peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, rolled oats, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, creating a cohesive cookie dough.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and optional chopped nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers appear slightly soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set and develop a perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Customize the recipe by swapping peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives.
- Reduce sugar content by using coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-glycemic option.
- Experiment with gluten-free rolled oats and a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to make the cookies celiac-friendly.
- Boost nutrition by adding ground flaxseed or chia seeds to the dry ingredient mixture for extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg