Best 5 Cowboy Cookie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful treat with our irresistible Cowboy Cookie Bars, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the Wild West. These delectable bars feature a chewy oat base, brimming with plump raisins, rich chocolate chips, and a hint of coconut, all enveloped in a golden-brown crust. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet and hearty, reminiscent of a cowboy's hearty meal.

Our collection of Cowboy Cookie Bar recipes offers a variety of delectable options to satisfy every palate. From the classic recipe that stays true to the traditional flavors to variations that add a unique twist, you'll find the perfect recipe to suit your preferences.

For those who prefer a classic flavor profile, our Original Cowboy Cookie Bar recipe delivers the quintessential taste of this beloved treat. With a perfect balance of oats, raisins, chocolate chips, and coconut, this recipe captures the essence of a cowboy's favorite snack.

If you're seeking a richer chocolate experience, our Chocolate Cowboy Cookie Bars are calling your name. With an extra dose of chocolate chips and a decadent chocolate glaze, these bars are a chocolate lover's dream come true.

For those who enjoy a touch of nutty flavor, our Pecan Cowboy Cookie Bars are a must-try. The addition of crunchy pecans adds a delightful textural contrast and enhances the overall flavor profile.

Lastly, our Gluten-Free Cowboy Cookie Bars cater to those with dietary restrictions. Using gluten-free oats and flour, this recipe ensures that everyone can enjoy the goodness of these classic bars.

Let's cook with our recipes!

COWBOY COOKIES



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The origin of the name is unclear, but the cookies do seem hearty enough for the Wild West. They have a soft, chewy texture all their own.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup pecans (3 ounces)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (not instant or quick-cooking)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until darkened and fragrant, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Into a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
  • With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and both sugars until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium. Addeggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
  • With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Beat in oats, chocolate, pecans, and coconut until just combined. (Dough can be covered with plastic and refrigerated up to 3 days.)
  • Coat baking sheets with cooking spray; line with parchment, and spray parchment. Using a 1 1/2-inch ice-cream scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared sheets, about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges of cookies begin to brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks to cool 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks to cool completely. Cookies can be stored up to 3 days at room temperature in airtight containers

COWBOY COOKIE BARS



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These are delicious cookie bars that we make.

Provided by Robin Gloss

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup whole wheat flour
½ cup oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix all-purpose flour, chocolate chips, pecans, coconut, whole wheat flour, oats, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Mix butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until combined in a separate bowl; add eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture and stir until combined. Press dough into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 13 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 1x2-inch bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 89.6 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

COWBOY COOKIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening (recommended: Crisco)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (6-ounce) package chocolate chips
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs and the vanilla and beat until well blended. Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Add oats, nuts, chocolate chips and coconut, mix until combined. Spoon cookie mixture onto greased foil lined cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

COWBOY COOKIE BARS



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These cowboy cookies are served as bars, giving them a texture that will send you to flavor heaven. Trust us, you'll be making them all. the. time.

Categories     dessert     Quaker Oats     recipes     partnerships

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Cooking spray
1 c. unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 1/3 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/3 c. peanut butter chips
1 1/3 c. sweetened coconut flakes
1 1/3 c. chopped pecans
1 1/3 c. Quaker Old Fashioned Oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugars on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined.
  • Reduce speed to low and add the dry ingredients to the wet, beating just until combined. Fold in 1 cup each of the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, coconut flakes, pecans, and oats.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle the remaining ⅓ cup of the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, coconut flakes, pecans, and oats over the batter.
  • Bake until golden and cookie is baked, tenting with foil during cooking if coconut is browning too quickly, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, then slice and serve.

COWBOY COOKIES



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This recipe came to The Times in 2000 during the Bush-Gore presidential campaign when Family Circle magazine ran cookie recipes from each of the candidates' wives and asked readers to vote. Laura Bush's cowboy cookies, a classic chocolate chip cookie that's been beefed up with oats, pecans, coconut and cinnamon, beat Tipper Gore's ginger snaps by a mile. Here is an adaptation of that winning recipe.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, dessert

Time 35m

Yield 3 to 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened flake coconut
2 cups chopped pecans (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in bowl.
  • In a very large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in sugars, and combine thoroughly.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Beat in vanilla.
  • Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans.
  • For each cookie, drop 1/4 cup dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until edges are lightly browned; rotate sheets halfway through. Remove cookies from rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 163 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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Tips

- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. - If you don't have a baking sheet, you can use a large cast-iron skillet. - To make sure the cookies are evenly baked, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time. - Let the cookies cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help prevent them from crumbling. - If you want to add some extra flavor to the cookies, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the dough. - You can also add a cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough. - For a fun twist, try making the cookies with different types of oats, such as quick oats or steel-cut oats. - These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. ###

Conclusion

Cowboy cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are packed with flavor and have a chewy texture that is sure to please everyone. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these cookies in no time. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give cowboy cookie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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