Cowboy Cookies

recipe submitted by Laura Schneider, staff at Empowerment.  
Credit and modifications: https://thestayathomechef.com/perfect-cowboy-cookies/

Ingredients:

• 1  cup  salted butter softened
• 3/4  cup  brown sugar
• 1/2  cup  granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons  vanilla extract
• 2  3/4  cup  all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  baking powder
• 1  teaspoon  baking soda
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup quick oats
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, add butter, brown sugar, and sugar and mix on low using the paddle attachment. Increase to medium and mix until smooth, about 1 minute.
• Add in the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until just combined, about 30 seconds.
• Add in all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Add in the quick oats and mix until just combined.
• Pour in the chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut flakes and mix in using the paddle attachment or use a large spoon or rubber spatula to fold in.
• Divide the dough into about 12 equal pieces. Use hands to roll into large balls. Place onto prepared baking sheets, 6 per pan.
• Bake in the 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
• Let cool on pan 15 minutes before serving warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

NOTES
For 24 smaller cookies bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes. ​