Cowboy Cookies

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two baking sheets by lightly greasing them or lining them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents. (3 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for achieving the right cookie texture. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently fold in the rolled oats and chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps prevent them from breaking. (5 minutes)