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**Cowboy Cookies: The Ultimate Chewy, Chunky, and Loaded Treat**
If you’re tired of the usual cookie options and want something that feels more like a dessert meal than just a sweet snack, then cowboy cookies are about to become your new best friend. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering, a bake sale, or just because, these cookies are guaranteed to stand out.
### Why You’ll Love Cowboy Cookies
1. **Packed with Flavor**: From chocolate chips to oats and nuts, every bite of a cowboy cookie brings something new and exciting to the table.
2. **Chewy and Crunchy**: These cookies have the perfect balance of chewy texture from the oats and crunchy bits from the nuts and coconut.
3. **Customizable**: You can add your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit or extra chocolate, making them truly unique.
4. **Filling**: Thanks to all the mix-ins, these cookies are hearty enough to keep you satisfied for a while—perfect for an afternoon snack or an on-the-go breakfast.
5. **Fun to Bake**: With so many ingredients to play with, making cowboy cookies is an enjoyable baking experience. Plus, they fill your home with the sweet scent of cookies baking!
### Ingredients for Cowboy Cookies
– **1 cup unsalted butter** (softened)
– **1 cup brown sugar** (packed)
– **1/2 cup granulated sugar**
– **2 large eggs**
– **1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
– **2 cups all-purpose flour**
– **1 teaspoon baking soda**
– **1/2 teaspoon salt**
– **1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats**
– **1 cup semisweet chocolate chips**
– **1 cup sweetened shredded coconut**
– **1 cup chopped nuts** (walnuts, pecans, or a mix, depending on your preference)