Cowboy Cookies

By Bujvary

Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Place coconut and pecans on a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt Add to creamed mixture; beat well. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips and toasted coconut and pecans.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for about 12 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 6 dozen.