cowboy cookies

(1 RATING)
91 Pinches
Canton, TX
Updated on Jun 29, 2010

I got this recipe from my step-wife (my kids step-mom) and it has been a favorite for years. I don't know where the name Cowboy Cookies came from, but that's the name I've always passed along with the recipe.

prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 5 doz.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

How To Make cowboy cookies

  • Step 1
    Cream shortening, brown sugar and sugar together.
  • Step 2
    Add eggs and vanilla, blend well.
  • Step 3
    Sift soda, baking powder and flour together and add to mixture.
  • Step 4
    Add chocolate chips, oats and nuts. Mix well.
  • Step 5
    Dough will be thick and crumbly. Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Step 6
    Bake 10-12 minutes at 350º or until golden brown.

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