Cowboy Peanut Butter Cookies
One of the most popular (recent) cookie recipes on my site is for Cowboy Cookies. You don’t have to be a cowboy or cowgirl to love them. I’m neither, but am a huge fan of these cookies because they’re hearty, loaded with texture, and have so many wonderful flavors going on in every bite. Since everything is better with peanut butter, I incorporated it into the recipe and love the results. Present but it doesn’t overwhelm the other flavors. The cookies are like Peanut Butter Cookies crossed with Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, plus shredded coconut which reminds me of Seven Layer Cookies. Slightly salty peanut butter, chewy oats, sweet coconut, and chocolate is a winning combination. Throw in pecans and Cornflakes, and you’ve got yourself texture galore which I love. The pecans add a firmer crunch while the Cornflakes add a lighter, crispier crunch. The crunchiness plays off the chewiness from the oats and coconut beautifully. I’ve seen Cowboy Cookies called Kitchen Sink Cookies and rightfully so. Almost everything but the kitchen sink is included.
Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookie Ingredients
To make these cowboy cookies with peanut butter, you’ll need:
Egg Butter Light brown sugar Granulated sugar Vanilla extract All-purpose flour Old-fashioned oats Baking soda Salt Semi-sweet chocolate chips Cornflakes Sweetened shredded coconuts Pecans
How to Make Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies
This recipe for cowboy cookies couldn’t get much easier! Here’s how the cookies are made:
Can Instant Oats Be Used Instead of Old-Fashioned Oats?
No, instant oats are more finely milled than old-fashioned (rolled) oats and will result in drier, more crumbly cookies.
Does the Cookie Dough Have to Be Chilled?
Yes, absolutely! If you bake unchilled dough, your cookies will flatten out and be crispy around the edges rather than soft and chewy.
Tips for Making Cowboy Cookies with Peanut Butter
If you want to swap walnuts for the pecans, swap raisins for the chocolate chips, use Special K rather than Cornflakes, or make tweaks given the ingredients in your pantry, these cowboy peanut butter cookies probably turn out just fine. Just make sure to use a traditional no-stir peanut butter in the cookie dough. I prefer using peanut butter from brands like Jif or Skippy when baking cookies. Note that unbaked cookie dough can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months, so consider baking only as many cookies as desired and save the remaining dough to be baked in the future when desired.
More Oatmeal Cookie Recipes:
Classic Cowboy Cookies — Chewy oats, sweet coconut, crunchy pecans, and plenty of chocolate! Hearty with tons of texture and they stay soft and chewy!! Everyone (not just cowboys) loves these cookies! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes!
The Best Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, chewy, loaded with chocolate, and they turn out perfectly every time! Totally irresistible!
Loaded Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate! Sinking your teeth into a thick, hearty cookie is the best!
Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies – 3 favorite cookies combined into 1 so you don’t have to choose!! Easy, no-mixer recipe, and always a hit!
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies – No butter & no mixer used in these easy cookies dripping with chocolate!
Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Scotchies Cookies – My favorite classic oatmeal cookie base loaded with sweet butterscotch chips! A classic cookie that you’ve just got to try!
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies — Only 1/4 cup butter used! Like oatmeal cookies but with banana to keep them healthier! So soft, chewy, and you’ll never miss the butter!
