Best 2 Texas Cowboy Cookies Recipes

Welcome to the world of Texas Cowboy Cookies, a culinary delight that blends the rugged charm of the Wild West with the comforting warmth of homemade goodness. These cookies embody the spirit of Texas, with their larger-than-life size, hearty ingredients, and distinctive flavors. Get ready to embark on a sweet adventure as we explore the secrets behind creating the perfect Texas Cowboy Cookies, a treat that will satisfy your cravings and transport you to the heart of the Lone Star State.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TEXAS COWBOY COOKIES

Texas Cowboy Cookies image

My mom clipped this recipe out of a local newspaper a few years ago. I have made them several times since then, especially at Christmas. They are usually the first to disappear from the cookie plate. The recipe has alot of mix-ins and will get hard to stir, I suggest you use a BIG bowl and sturdy wooden spoon. This makes a Texas-size batch!!

Provided by Cyberchef

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 72 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter, at room temp
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups oatmeal
2 cups coconut
3 cups chocolate chips
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

Mix first five dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
In a BIG bowl, mix butter until creamy, gradually mixing in sugar.
Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
Add vanilla and mix well.
Gradually add flour mixture, stir well.
Add remaining ingredients one at a time, stirring well. (this is where the stirring starts getting harder).
Use a medium size cookie scoop and drop rounded balls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly.
Bake at 350 degrees for 17-20 minutes.
Remove from baking sheet and cool.
Makes approximately six dozen cookies or you can use a large scoop and make approximately three dozen jumbo cookies.

TEXAS GOVERNOR'S MANSON COWBOY COOKIES

Texas Governor's Manson Cowboy Cookies image

This is by far the best Cowboy cookie recipe out there. It is from First Lady Laura Bush's kitchen. We make so many of these and people always are asking for them. My mom found this recipe in her local newspaper. They are a very BIG cookie!!

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 c flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 Tbsp cinnamon (i omit this, i like it without)
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 c butter, room temperature
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3 eggs
3 c chocolate chips
3 c oatmeal, uncooked
2 c coconut
2 c chopped pecans
2 c heath bar bits

Steps:

1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt & cinnamon in a large bowl; set aside.
2. Beat butter till smooth. Add in sugars and combine thoroughly. Add eggs one at a time. Beating after each. Beat in vanilla.
3. Add flour mixture till combined.
4. Stir in chips, oats, coconut, nuts and heath bar pieces.
5. Drop by 1/4 cup 3 inches a part on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350F for 15-17 minutes

Tips:

Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cookies will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 58%.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookies. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help the cookies develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
Let the cookies cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the cookies to set properly.

Conclusion:

Texas cowboy cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With their chewy texture, chocolatey flavor, and pecan crunch, they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these cookies a try.