Cowboy Cookies: A Judy & Paige Presentation 🤠🍪
Overview:
Experience the hearty essence of the frontier with these Cowboy Cookies, passed down through generations from Judy to Paige and now proudly shared with you. These cookies, hailed as the “beef jerky of the enlightened cowboy in the modern desert,” embody the rugged spirit of the Old West combined with the comfort of home baking. Quick and easy to make, they’re perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in under 30 minutes! 🏜️⏱️
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie
- Keywords: Grains, Kid Friendly, Potluck, For Large Groups, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Butter |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1 | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Vanilla extract |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1/2 | Baking powder |
| 1 | Baking soda |
| 2 | Flour |
| 2 | Oatmeal |
| 1 | Chocolate chips |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 163.4
- Fat: 7.4g
- Saturated Fat: 4.4g
- Cholesterol: 25.3mg
- Sodium: 83.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 23.4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 14.6g
- Protein: 2.1g
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cookies bake evenly to perfection.
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Prepare wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, melt the butter until it’s smooth and creamy. Then, combine it with both sugars – the regular sugar and the rich, caramel-like brown sugar. Mix until well combined, creating a sweet and buttery base for your cookies.
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Add flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with its delightful aroma and flavor. Crack in the eggs, one at a time, incorporating them fully into the mixture.
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Incorporate dry ingredients: Gradually add in the dry ingredients, starting with the flour. Sprinkle in the baking powder and baking soda, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. Mix until you achieve a smooth consistency, with no lumps in sight.
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Enhance with mix-ins: Now comes the fun part – fold in the chocolate chips and oatmeal. These hearty additions provide bursts of sweetness and texture, elevating your cookies to cowboy-worthy status.
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Form and place on baking sheet: Using a rounded spoon, scoop out portions of the dough and drop them onto a prepared baking sheet. Leave enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake to perfection: Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and let the cookies bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Keep a close eye on them, as you want them to just begin turning golden brown around the edges – the hallmark of a perfectly baked cookie.
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Cool or indulge immediately: Once baked to your desired level of golden perfection, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes. Or, if you can’t resist, indulge in their warm, gooey goodness straight away!
These Cowboy Cookies are not just a treat; they’re a journey through time and taste, a testament to tradition and family. So gather your ingredients, channel your inner cowboy or cowgirl, and embark on a culinary adventure that’s sure to satisfy even the heartiest of appetites! 🤠🍪
