Bring Home the Blue Ribbon

These Cowboy Cookies are packed with a hearty mix of oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and pecans, and their golden-brown finish makes them irresistible. 

How to Pick Chocolate Chips for Cookies

When choosing chocolate chips for cookies, consider things like cocoa content, your taste preference, and the balance of sweet and bitter flavors.  Semisweet chocolate chips with 35-65% cocoa solids create a good balance of sweetness and bitterness. Dark chocolate chips with 60-80% cocoa solids will be more bitter in flavor but can be great when you want to balance out the sweetness of cookie dough. Good chocolate chips melt smoothly and have a nice creamy texture, while bad chocolate chips will be too waxy or chalky. Lastly, look for chocolate chips with minimal additives.

Ingredient Swaps

You can swap the pecans with other nuts such as almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, or walnuts. 

Nutrition Information

Take a regular chocolate chip cookie and turn it into something tasty and nutritious! Together, oats, coconut and pecans provide a variety of nutrients including fiber, complex carbohydrates, and nutrient-dense fats.

The information contained in this recipe is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice. The authors and publishers of this recipe are not responsible for any adverse reactions, health problems, or other consequences that may arise from the use of the recipe or ingredients contained herein. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and knowledge when preparing recipes, including considering any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or other health concerns they or those they are cooking for may have.

Nutritional information, where provided, is offered as a courtesy and is not guaranteed to be accurate. Readers should independently verify nutritional information if accuracy is critical.

This recipe is not intended to replace professional advice from a physician, registered dietitian, or other qualified healthcare professional. If you have any health concerns or questions about your diet, please consult with a qualified professional. The authors and publishers disclaim any liability for any adverse effects resulting from the use of the information provided in this recipe.