Nutty Delight Cowboy Cookies
These Nutty Delight Cowboy Cookies are a deliciously wholesome twist on the classic cowboy cookie. Packed with nutritious ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, oats, and healthy fats from nuts and beans, they make for a guilt-free, satisfying treat. The natural sweetness from dates and a touch of sugar keep these cookies indulgent while offering a nutritious alternative for breakfast or any time of day. With appealing textures from chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and crunchy pecans, this recipe ensures that you can indulge in your favorite cookies without compromising on health. Perfect for those busy mornings or afternoon snacks, these cookies will leave you feeling nourished and satisfied.
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Servings
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Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
Dates
1/2 cup (pitted)
Hot water
1/4 cup (for soaking)
Whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 cups
Baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons
Baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons
Cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
Great northern beans
1/2 cup (cooked and cooled)
Butter
4 tablespoons (melted)
White sugar
1/2 cup
Eggs
2 small
Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup
Old fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups
Flaked coconut
1 cup
Pecans
2 cups (chopped)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
2
Soak the pitted dates in hot water for about 10 minutes or until softened, then drain.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until well-mixed.
4
In another bowl, mash the cooked great northern beans until smooth.
5
Using a blender or food processor, blend the softened dates into a thick paste. An immersion blender works well for this task.
6
In the bowl with the mashed beans, mix in the melted butter, date paste, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract one at a time. Ensure everything is well-combined after each addition.
7
Gradually fold in the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
8
Gently incorporate the semi-sweet chocolate chips, old-fashioned oats, flaked coconut, and chopped pecans into the cookie dough until evenly distributed.
9
Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening them slightly since they won't spread much during baking.
10
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-10 minutes. They may look slightly underdone, but they will continue to cook while cooling. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Nutty Delight Cowboy Cookies?
These are a wholesome twist on the classic cowboy cookie, packed with nutritious ingredients like whole wheat pastry flour, oats, nuts, and beans.
What makes these cowboy cookies healthy?
They utilize whole wheat pastry flour, natural sweetness from dates, and healthy fats and protein from nuts and great northern beans.
At what temperature should the oven be set?
The oven should be preheated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius).
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Prepare the baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
How long do the dates need to soak?
Soak the pitted dates in hot water for about 10 minutes or until they are softened.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 1.5 cups of whole wheat pastry flour.
Can I really use beans in these cookies?
Yes, the recipe uses mashed great northern beans to add nutrition and texture.
How do I prepare the dates for the dough?
After soaking, drain the dates and blend them into a thick paste using a blender or food processor.
What should I do with the great northern beans?
Mash the cooked and cooled great northern beans until they are smooth before mixing them with other wet ingredients.
Do I need to melt the butter?
Yes, the recipe requires 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
How many eggs are needed for this recipe?
You will need 2 small eggs.
How much vanilla extract is included?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.
What kind of oats are best for these cookies?
Old-fashioned oats are used to provide the classic chewy texture.
What type of nuts are in Nutty Delight Cowboy Cookies?
The recipe includes 2 cups of chopped pecans.
What kind of chocolate chips should I use?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Do these cookies spread while baking?
No, they do not spread much, so you should flatten the dough scoops slightly before baking.
How long do the cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 9 to 10 minutes.
Why do the cookies look underdone when I take them out?
It is normal for them to look slightly underdone; they will continue to cook and firm up while cooling on the baking sheet.
How long should the cookies cool?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Are these cookies suitable for breakfast?
Yes, their nutritious ingredients like oats, dates, and beans make them a satisfying breakfast alternative.
What spices are used in the dough?
The recipe uses 1.5 teaspoons of cinnamon and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.
Is there coconut in this recipe?
Yes, it includes 1 cup of flaked coconut.
What leavening agents are used?
The recipe uses both baking powder and baking soda, 1.5 teaspoons of each.
How do I mix the flour into the wet ingredients?
Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
What is the first step in the mixing process?
Combine the dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 0.5 cups of white sugar in addition to the date paste.
Can I use an immersion blender?
Yes, an immersion blender works well for turning the softened dates into a thick paste.
What is the texture of these cookies like?
They have an appealing variety of textures from crunchy pecans, chewy oats, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips.
Are these cookies good for snacks?
Yes, they are perfect for afternoon snacks and will leave you feeling nourished.
What is the total count of ingredients?
There are 16 ingredients used in this recipe.