This Cowboy Cookies recipe makes delicious oatmeal, chocolate chip and nut cookies just like grandma and mom use to make when we were kids.  It is an easy recipe for cookies that makes great cookies.  I can smell the chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven already!

Cowboy Cookies Recipe

For this recipe, you will need a large, flat metal cookie tray and the ingredients listed at the right.  Use a non-stick baking tray if you have one available or use a Silpat liner to prevent sticking or burning against the metal. Preheat oven to 350° F (175° C).  Spray the cookie tray with non-stick cooking spray. Make the flour mixture by mixing together the flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.  Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the granular sugar, brown sugar, vegetable shortening, vanilla extract and eggs together until light and fluffy. Mix in the flour mixture. Stir in the old fashioned rolled oats, chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Drop spoonfuls onto cookie tray.

Bake in batches for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown.  Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire rack.

Cowboy Cookies

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup granular sugar
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 pkg (6 oz) chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (best with pecans)
 

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