Cowboy Cookies Recipe

Ingredients: • 1 cup butter (softened) • 1 cup packed brown sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Add-ins: • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate, your choice) • 1 cup shredded coconut • 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds) • 1 cup raisins (optional) Instructions: see continuation on next page1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them. 2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy. 3. Add the eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract. 4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. 5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. 6. Add the oats and mix-ins: Stir in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and raisins (if using). Make sure everything is evenly distributed. 7. Shape the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 8. Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, and the centers are set. 9. Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.