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Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies

Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies 1x

Description

Big, bold cookies packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and crunchy peanuts. Perfect for snacking, sharing, or freezing for later!


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup cocktail peanuts (chopped)
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 12 oz milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in peanut butter, vanilla, and eggs one at a time.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in oats, peanuts, coconut, and chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
  9. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, use toasted coconut or crunchy peanut butter.

  • Chill dough for thicker cookies.

  • Substitute sunflower seed butter and omit peanuts for nut-free version.

  • Cookies freeze well before or after baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230