Rocky Mountain Cowboy Cookies
Indulge in the hearty and delightful flavors of Rocky Mountain Cowboy Cookies! This recipe combines wholesome oats, rich chocolate morsels, and crunchy nuts to create a cookie that is both satisfying and delicious. Perfect for sharing at your next gathering or enjoying with a cup of coffee, these cookies are a true representation of the rugged spirit of Colorado. Bake a batch today and experience the perfect blend of textures and flavors in each bite.
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Servings
33
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1 cup (sifted)
baking soda
1/2 teaspoon
baking powder
1/4 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
sweet butter
1/4 lb (softened)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon
granulated sugar
1/2 cup
dark brown sugar
1/2 cup (firmly packed)
large egg
1 (beaten)
quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup (not instant)
semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup
walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup (broken into medium-size pieces)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position two oven racks to divide the oven into thirds. Line your cookie sheets with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside for later use.
3
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the room-temperature sweet butter until smooth and fluffy.
4
Add in the vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar. Beat the mixture well until it is light and creamy.
5
Crack in the large egg and continue to beat well, ensuring everything is combined thoroughly.
6
On low speed, gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed until fully incorporated.
7
Remove the bowl from the mixer. Stir in the quick-cooking rolled oats until evenly distributed, followed by the semisweet chocolate morsels and your choice of chopped walnuts or pecans. Note that the dough will be relatively stiff.
8
Using a well-rounded teaspoonful, scoop the dough and place mounds of it on the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 18 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and completely set.
10
For even baking, halfway through the baking time, rotate the cookie sheets from top to bottom and front to back.
11
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
1.6g
Fat
4.4g
Carbs
0.6g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Rocky Mountain Cowboy Cookies?
They are hearty cookies that combine wholesome oats, rich chocolate morsels, and crunchy nuts, designed to represent the rugged spirit of Colorado.
What is the recommended oven temperature for this recipe?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How should I prepare my cookie sheets?
Line your cookie sheets with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Which dry ingredients should be sifted together?
Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
What type of butter is best for these cookies?
The recipe calls for 1/4 lb of sweet butter, softened to room temperature.
How should the butter be mixed initially?
Cream the room-temperature sweet butter in an electric mixer until it is smooth and fluffy.
What kinds of sugar are used in Rocky Mountain Cowboy Cookies?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of firmly packed dark brown sugar.
When should I add the vanilla extract?
Add the vanilla extract along with the granulated and dark brown sugars after creaming the butter.
How many eggs are needed for this batch?
You will need one large egg, beaten.
How do I incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients?
Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed until fully incorporated.
Can I use instant oats for this recipe?
No, the recipe specifies 1 cup of quick-cooking rolled oats and notes not to use instant oats.
What type of chocolate is recommended?
Use 1/2 cup of semisweet chocolate morsels.
What nuts can be used in these cookies?
You can use 1/2 cup of either walnuts or pecans, broken into medium-size pieces.
What will the dough consistency be like?
The dough will be relatively stiff once all the oats, chocolate, and nuts are stirred in.
How much dough should I use for each cookie?
Use a well-rounded teaspoonful to scoop mounds of dough onto the sheets.
How far apart should the cookies be spaced on the baking sheet?
Space the mounds about 2 inches apart.
How long should the cookies bake?
Bake them for approximately 18 minutes.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The cookies are finished when they are golden brown and completely set.
Should I rotate the pans during baking?
Yes, halfway through the baking time, rotate the sheets from top to bottom and front to back for even baking.
What is the best way to cool the cookies?
Remove them from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
How many calories are in one Rocky Mountain Cowboy Cookie?
Each cookie contains 33 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 1.6g of fat in each cookie.
How many carbohydrates are in each cookie?
There are 4.4g of carbohydrates per cookie.
How much protein is in one serving?
Each cookie provides 0.6g of protein.
How many total ingredients are required?
There are 12 distinct ingredients in this recipe.
Is there a specific way to prepare the nuts?
The nuts should be broken into medium-size pieces before being stirred into the dough.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
This recipe is tagged under cookies, drop cookies, dessert, oatmeal cookies, cowboy cookies, chocolate, nuts, baking, and colorado.
Where should the oven racks be positioned?
Position two oven racks so that they divide the oven into thirds.
What kind of oats should I look for at the store?
Look for quick-cooking rolled oats that are specifically labeled as not instant.
Can I use light brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar?
While the recipe calls for dark brown sugar for its rich flavor, light brown sugar could be used, though the taste profile may slightly change.