Wyoming Cowboy Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips

Directions

• Place coconut and pecans on a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.  Bake at 350ºF. for 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted, stirring every 2 minutes.  Set aside to cool.

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.  Combine the flour, baking soda and salt.  Add to creamed mixture; beat well.  Stir in the oats, chocolate chips and toasted coconut and pecans.

• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350ºF. for about 12 minutes or until browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

• Yield:  6 dozen.

Kay's Tips:  I followed the recipe exactly except I added 1 cup of old-fashioned oats.  I also baked the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully.  The bottoms brown quickly.

These cookies are very delicious!  I first made them at Christmas.  I have made them several times since and they are absolutely delicious every time.  Enjoy.

I found this recipe for Wyoming Cowboy Cookies at Taste of Home.