Ingredients:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups chocolate chips
Chopped walnuts, to taste
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is the temperature at which the cookies will bake.
Creaming the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Adding Eggs: Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition. This helps incorporate air into the dough.
Vanilla Extract: Mix in the vanilla extract. This adds a delightful flavor to the cookies.
Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, baking powder, and all-purpose flour.
Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
Oats: Stir in the old-fashioned oats. This gives the cookies a hearty texture.
Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Once the dough is well-blended, add the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts to taste. These ingredients add sweetness and crunch to the cookies.
Mixing: Mix the chocolate chips and walnuts into the dough evenly.
Forming Cookies: Using a large spoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The exact time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy: Once cooled, your Cowboy Cookies are ready to be enjoyed! They should have a delightful combination of chewiness from the oats, sweetness from the chocolate chips, and a nutty crunch from the walnuts.
These cookies are sure to be a hit with friends and family. Happy baking!