When I was in college one of my professors came into class one day talking non-stop about Cowboy Cookies. He was so smitten with this recipe that he gave it to all of us. So that weekend Aaron and I, with all of our limited college cooking skills, whipped up a batch. And yep - 20 years later they’re still one of our favorite oatmeal cookies to make!

Here’s what we learned as college kids …

This makes a HUGE batch of cookies that you should definitely share, seriously - SO MANY COOKIES
It’s pretty hard to mix it by hand so get your biggest bowl and a hand mixer ready. I LOVE my stand mixer but honestly the mixing bowl isn’t big enough!
Don’t try and half the batch, it messes with the texture so just go ahead and get crazy and make the entire thing and freeze some of the dough if necessary.
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Get ready to enjoy the chewiest, softest, with crunchy edges …. and in our opinion best Oatmeal Cookies around!

Our love of baking and creating a home that welcomed our family and friends in is truly what led to our business beginning! We were hosting Freedom Dinners on a monthly basis when a guest asked if we would design her wedding. Since that request, Ciderpresslane has grown to encompass so much beauty throughout the seasons from cooking classes to garden workshops, Wedding & Event design, Private Dinners in our orchard and our YouTube Channel. We look forward to having you join us at our table either online or in person.

There is so much beauty to be held in living life together.

If you love this recipe, you’ll love baking from our Red Tin Treat ECookBook! We filled it with all of our family favorite baked goods. And our Cookbook Dinner Changes Everything will help you host your own dinner and may just inspire you to invite your friends to do more than eat together.

We’re cheering you on as you stir and fill your kitchen with the sweetest memories.

If you make this, tag me @kellywelk on instagram!

Original Cowboy Cookies aka Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe ;)

1 1/2 cups (345 grams) salted butter at room temperature or sub dairy free butter!
1 1/2 cups (301 grams) granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (292 grams) brown sugar
3 eggs
1 Tablespoon (13 grams) Vanilla
1 Tablespoon (9 grams) Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (8 grams) Salt
1 Tablespoon (12 grams) baking powder
1 Tablespoon (20 grams) baking soda
3 cups flour (375 grams)
3 cups (240 grams) rolled oats
2 cups (160 grams) sweetened coconut flakes (this is the secret ingredient!!)
3 cups raisins (435 grams) or chocolate chips (511 grams)

Sourdough Discard Best Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

1 1/4 cups (288 grams) salted butter at room temperature or sub dairy free butter!
1 1/2 cups (301 grams) granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups (292 grams) brown sugar
3 eggs 1/2 cup
(57 grams) of cold sourdough discard
1 Tablespoon (13 grams) Vanilla
1 Tablespoon (9 grams) Cinnamon
1 teaspoon (8 grams) Salt
1 Tablespoon (12 grams) baking powder
1 Tablespoon (20 grams) baking soda
2 3/4 cups flour (340 grams)
3 cups (240 grams) rolled oats
2 cups (160 grams) sweetened coconut flakes (this is the secret ingredient!!)
3 cups raisins (435 grams) or chocolate chips (511 grams)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium sized bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and set aside. In your largest mixing bowl (it needs to be big ;) beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, then add in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla - beat until fluffy. Add the eggs one a a time mixing after each one. Now you can add in the flour mixture and mix until combined. Then throw in the oats, coconut and chocolate chips and give it one last good mixing!

Bake for 12-15 minutes depending on the size of the cookies. You want them to look puffy, with the edges slightly browned and just a bit of glistening in the cracks through the middle. This will make them crispy on the edges and soft and chewy in the middle!

This recipe makes about 6 dozen regular sized cookies …. but they’re super fun if you make BIG cookies. So give it a try.

Happy Baking friends! These will fill your Red Tins for a couple weeks if you cook the dough in batches ;)