Description

Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies are a delightfully chewy and flavorful treat packed with creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and chopped peanuts. These cookies combine rich, sweet, and nutty flavors with a satisfying texture that’s perfect for snacks or dessert. Easy to prepare and bake, they offer a delicious homemade cookie experience with a classic cowboy twist.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix-Ins

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Next, add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined and homogeneous.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which could result in dense cookies.
Add the Goodies: Fold in the rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and chopped peanuts evenly throughout the dough. This ensures every cookie will have a balance of flavors and textures.
Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
Cool and Enjoy: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. Enjoy fresh or store for later.

Notes

For a crunchier texture, use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
To make gluten-free Cowboy Cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and use certified gluten-free oats.
Oats contribute to the classic cowboy cookie texture, but can be omitted for a smoother cookie.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week with a slice of bread to keep them chewy.
For longer storage, freeze baked cookies in a ziplock bag for up to three months. Thaw before eating or warm briefly in the microwave.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, cowboy cookies, baked cookies, oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peanut cookies