Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies

 The Best Cowboy Cookies (and they are)

Barbara Bush’s recipe….

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

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

Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted browned butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes. The mixture may look slightly separated; this is normal.

Incorporate Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully combined. Whisk in the vanilla extract until incorporated.

Prepare Dry Ingredients: In another large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, oats, coconut, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Mix just until all ingredients are combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Form Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out 2-inch balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake: Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and set while the centers are still slightly soft. If desired, press extra chocolate chips and pecans on top of the cookies immediately after they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for an extra touch of flavor.

Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy: Once completely cooled, serve these delicious Cowboy Cookies and enjoy their rich flavors and chewy texture!

These cookies are perfect for dessert or a sweet treat any time of day. Enjoy making and indulging in these flavorful delights!