Indulge in the Ultimate Cowboy Cookies, packed with the perfect combination of coconut, pecans, cinnamon, dark chocolate, and oats. These cookies are delightfully thick, chewy, and deliver a burst of irresistible flavors!
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
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Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.
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In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
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Fold in the old-fashioned whole rolled oats, sweetened shredded coconut, pecans, and dark chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
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Scoop 2-inch balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 and 1/2 inches between them to allow for spreading.
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Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.