Easy Cowboy Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened or sweetened, based on preference)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Prep Work:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
   • Chop the pecans and set aside.
   • If you’re using unsweetened coconut, you might want to toast it slightly in a dry pan for extra flavor (optional).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This ensures your leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout the flour.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add Egg and Vanilla:
   • Beat in the egg until well incorporated.
   • Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine Wet and Dry:
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, beating on low speed just until combined and a dough forms.
6. Stir in the Goodies:
   • With a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the rolled oats, followed by the chocolate chips, coconut, and chopped pecans. Ensure everything is evenly distributed without overmixing.
7. Form the Cookies:
   • Using a cookie scoop or spoons, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. They will spread as they bake.
   • Gently flatten the tops of the cookies with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
8. Bake:
   • Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden brown but the centers are still soft.
9. Cooling:
   • Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing them from the oven. This step is crucial as it allows the cookies to firm up enough to transfer them.
   • After 5 minutes, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve or Store:
    • Serve the cookies once they’ve cooled, or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

These Cowboy Cookies offer a satisfying chew, combined with the sweet and nutty flavors that make them truly irresistible. Enjoy baking and sharing