Best 4 Wyoming Cowboy Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in a taste of the Wild West with Wyoming Cowboy Cookies, a delectable treat that embodies the spirit of the American frontier. These hearty cookies, hailing from the rugged landscapes of Wyoming, are a delightful blend of oats, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and walnuts, offering a symphony of flavors and textures. Their large size and rustic appearance reflect the unpretentious nature of cowboy culture, while their irresistible taste will satisfy even the most discerning palate. In this article, we present a collection of carefully curated Wyoming Cowboy Cookie recipes, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. From classic to gluten-free and vegan variations, these recipes offer a taste of the Old West with a modern twist. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and experience the true essence of cowboy cuisine.

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THE BEST COWBOY COOKIES RECIPE



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Have you've been searching for The Best Cowboy Cookies Recipe? THIS IS IT! Featuring coconut, pecans, cinnamon, chocolate, and oats - these cookies are thick, chewy, and so flavorful!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dessert

Time 51m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter (melted until browned. )
1 and 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 and 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
1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 (F). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl using a whisk, beat together the browned butter and both sugars until well combined, about 2 minutes. Don't worry if they look a little separated here.
  • Whisk in the eggs and yolk, beating until well combined. About 45 seconds. Whisk in the vanilla.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Scoop 2-inch balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2-inches between each ball so they have room to spread.
  • Bake, one sheet at a time, in preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until cookies are golden and set at the edges and still slightly soft in the center.
  • Press extra chocolate chips and pecans on top of cookies when they come out of the oven (optional). Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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

WYOMING WHOPPER COOKIES



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These big country cookies are made to travel-in fact, I came up with this recipe while trying to match a commercial cookie that was good, but too crumbly to carry. -Jamie Hirsch, Powell, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup butter, cubed
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups chunky peanut butter
6 cups old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 cups raisins
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar, sugar, eggs and peanut butter until smooth. Add oats, baking soda, raisins and chocolate chips (dough will be sticky)., Drop on a greased baking sheet with an ice cream scoop or large spoon. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768 calories, Fat 39g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 499mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (65g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

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

Tips:

  • For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use a combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the dough to balance out the sweetness.
  • Don't overmix the dough, otherwise the cookies will be tough.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Wyoming Cowboy Cookies are an iconic cowboy cookie recipe that is packed with flavor. The combination of oats, chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut, and raisins makes these cookies a delightful treat. They are perfect for a quick snack, a packed lunch, or a dessert. These cookies are especially popular in the western United States, but they can be enjoyed by people all over the world. Whether you're a cowboy or just a fan of delicious cookies, you're sure to love Wyoming Cowboy Cookies.

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