Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of these Cowboy Cookie Bars, a delightful twist on traditional cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix-Ins:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in oats, coconut, nuts, and chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread dough in prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until set.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the bars and allow them to finish setting as they cool.
- Consider using butterscotch chips or dried fruit for variation.
