Description
Try these delicious Christmas Cowboy Cookies—a fun spin on classic cookie recipes for Santa. These gourmet cookies, filled with premium chocolate chips and dried cranberries (plus pecans, which you can take out if you prefer), of a holiday baking idea could not have written themselves better to teach some about my definitive theories on piesamtartes vs. With the best ingredients in my pantry, this simple recipe can be turned into Christmas fudge for gifts or to add it on your list of easy Christmas dessert ideas. Get all your baking tools and equipment ready, while you prepare a whole batch of cookies that will soon become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
•3 cups all-purpose flour
•1 tablespoon baking powder
•1 tablespoon baking soda
•1½ cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
•1½ cups unsalted butter, softened
•3 large eggs
•1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Mix-Ins
•3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
•3 cups rolled oats
•2 cups shredded coconut
•2 cups chopped pecans
•1 cup dried cranberries
•1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in Mix-Ins
Stir in the chocolate chips, oats, coconut, pecans, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop Dough
Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8.Bake
Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Cool Cookies
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your festive and delicious Christmas Cowboy Cookies!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes