Description

Toasted Milk Chocolate Cowboy Cookies are a delightful treat featuring rich milk chocolate, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings, these cookies will be a hit with anyone who loves freshly baked goodies!

Ingredients

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1 cup (80g) sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup (115g) pecan halves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temp
1/2 cup (95g) shortening
3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp kosher salt
2 cups (200g) quick oats
1 1/4 cups (162g) all-purpose flour or 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour
1 cup (180g) milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup (90g) toffee bits
flaky sea salt, for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Spread coconut and pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Toss and bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until golden and fragrant. Allow to cool on the sheet.
In a large bowl, mix butter, shortening, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute on medium speed. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
Scrape the bowl and mix in baking soda and salt, followed by oats. Use a spatula to fold in flour, coconut, and pecans. Add milk chocolate chips and toffee bits, folding until the dough is fully combined.
Using a cookie scoop, place 4 to 5 cookies on the baking sheet, ensuring enough space between them.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear slightly underdone. Sprinkle sea salt on each cookie, then allow to cool before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider toasting the coconut and pecans longer for a deeper nutty taste.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. They also freeze well!
Feel free to substitute chocolate chips with dark or white chocolate for different flavor profiles.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg