Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Cowboy Cookies
Cowboy Cookies
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1/2 C butter (1 stick), softened
1/2 C light brown sugar, packed
1/4 C granulated sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla
1 C flour
2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1 C rolled oats (I used Quick Oats, what I had on hand)
1 C (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 C raisins
1/2 C chopped nuts (I used walnuts)
Preheat oven to 375ยบ. Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
Beat butter with sugars in large bowl until well blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda in small bowl; stir into butter mixture. Add oats, chocolate chips, raisins, and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2" apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
Bake 10-12 mins or until lightly browned around edges. Remove to wire rack to cool.
Makes about 4 doz. cookies
Absolutely delish!! You can't eat just one! LOL