These Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies are the epitome of go big or go home. They feature a made-from-scratch peanut butter cookie dough filled with oats, coconut, chocolate chips and salted peanuts. Scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet and bake them until golden then pour a tall glass of milk.
Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies Recipe
I've never outgrown the thrill of warm gooey chocolate filled cookies. I fully intend to keep it that way, too. Don't judge me. There seems to be a universal appeal and love for cookies in any way shape an form, so I'm in good company for sure. Perhaps it's the fact cookie dough is incredibly versatile, or the fact they're a quick handheld dessert and simple to make. Regardless, I can't think of a single occasion that cookies wouldn't be a happy sight nestled among other desserts.
How to Make the Best Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies
Cowboy cookies are an all-time favorite of ours because they're loaded with so much goodness. For my little peanut butter lovin' cowboys, I lace the cookie dough with creamy peanut butter. They're amazingly delicious and the perfect side kick for a cup of coffee, hot tea or ice cold milk.
- What do you need to make cowboy cookies? For this recipe you'll need all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, quick oats, coconut, peanuts and chocolate chips.
- In keeping with the peanut butter theme, I switched out the pecans typically found in traditional cowboy cookies with peanuts. If you prefer, pecans or walnuts can be used in place of peanuts in the same amount.
- When using a medium-size or ¼ cup ice cream scoop to divide the dough, these cookies bake-up cowboy size. You can make them smaller using a tablespoon or a smaller cookie scoop. There's no wrong size just adjust the baking time if the cookies are smaller.
- This peanut butter cookie dough can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator.
- Can I freeze cookie dough? You absolutely can freeze this cowboy cookie dough. Shape the cookies into desired size rounds and place on a baking sheet and freeze. Once they freeze solid, package them in plastic storage bags and you'll have prepared cookie dough ready to bake a quick batch anytime you like.
- Frozen cookie dough will keep up to 2 months.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days.
Other Cookie Recipes to Make
Fill you cookie jar with one of these other varieties of cookies:
- Fusion Loaded Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Loaded Up Butterscotch Toffee Pecan Cookies
- Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pudding Cookies are packed with goodness.
- Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies because you can never have too much chocolate.
- Rolo Stuffed Peanut Butter Cookies from Mom on Timeout
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Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup smooth peanut butter
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cup quick cooking oats
- 1 cup cocktail peanuts roughly chopped
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, peanut butter and vanilla. Beat for 3 minutes until smooth, fluffy and light beige in color. Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Stop to scrape the bowl periodically so all of the ingredients fully combine.
- Add the dry ingredients gradually while beating on low speed, mixing well between each addition.
- Repeat until all of the dry ingredients have been added, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- After all of the dry ingredients have been added, increase the speed of the mixer and beat for 1 minute.
- Use a large non-stick spatula to mix in the quick-cooking oats, peanuts, milk chocolate chips and sweetened flaked coconut by hand. The batter will be stiff.
- Use a 4 oz ice cream scoop to separate the dough. Place the dough rounds at least 3-inches apart on the baking sheet. Press the centers to flatten slightly for even baking.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Susy
Amazing cookies! I sent my husband to work with some to share with coworkers. He told me they were a hit!! Next time I’ll mix choc chips with peanut butter chips. I’d also like to try adding Reese’s candies
Melissa
Thank you!
Sue Gaines
These are fabulous. I didn't include the peanuts but substituted currents that I wanted to use up. This added a little more chewieness to the cookies which I loved. Very tasty. I made them for a homeless shelter that I volunteer for in their soup kitchen.
Melissa
How kind of you. I'm so happy you enjoyed them, thanks!
Jerold Palazzo
I love reading a post that can make people think. Also, thank you for allowing for me to comment!
Helaine
These cookies are AMAZING!! They are easy to make, easy to bake (I use baking mats, not parchment) and they came out perfect!! For my oven, 18 minutes was the cook time. Wish I could post pictures so you could see how great they came out!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Jessica
These are amazing! I tend to throw in a little of everything (butterscotch chips, heath pieces, mini pb cups) in my baking cabinet and call them the “everything cowboy cookie”. Thank you for sharing!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Susan
My new favorite cookie!
Terry
New favorite cookie recipe. Great cookies!!
Melissa
Thank you!
Barb
Can chunky peanut butter be used instead if smooth?
Melissa
Sure!
Linda
After baked, how do these cookies freeze? Like to keep some in the freezer for unexpected company.
Melissa
They freeze well, bake and cool completely. Wrap in airtight freezer safe wrap.
Cindy
DELICIOUS!!!!
Melissa
Thank you!
Jean
I’ve made these three times now. Absolutely love them. I share with my neighbors and they agree and keep asking to make more. Easy to stir up and everything goes quickly. Great recipe! Thanks
Melissa
You're a great neighbor, thanks so much!
Lori Swartz
Must I use coconut?
Melissa
You can omit it. It will however change the cookie.
Kelly Collins
Didn't have peanuts, but forged ahead regardless. Glad I did! Super simple but tastes luxurious with all the flavors and textures. I had to bake mine for 23 minutes...my older oven has issues. Thank you for sharing!
Valerie
I’m not a coconut fan...what can I substitute?
Melissa
You can omit the coconut, if you prefer.
MaryAnne Lattimore
Loved these cookies! It has all my favorite ingredients: chocolate, coconut, peanut, and oats! I used measure for measure GF flour, turned out perfect! Thanks, Melissa!
Melissa
Thanks so much and, for sharing your experience making these cookies gluten free!
Cheryl Babineau
Hi Melissa
Just found your recipe for Peanut Butter Cowboy Cookies. Can hardly wait to bake some. It’s a very hot day here in the Maritimes on the east coast of Canada but we are having a family gathering this long weekend and I’m sure everyone will love em.
Thanks so much and I’m looking forward to visiting your site again soon
Cheryl
Melissa
Hi Cheryl, welcome! I'm delighted you're sharing this with family. You can go ahead and mix up the dough and chill. Then, bake when you're ready.
Jeanette McCrea
These cookies are absolutely the best. I make them all the time.
Melissa
Thank you!
Jackie
Very good and easy to make!
Melissa
Thanks so much!
Susan
Made these cookies for a party...there were none left to take home. So I guess I’ll just have to make more!
Melissa
Wonderful, thanks so much!
Melodee
Can you use regular rolled oats instead of quick oats?
Melissa
Rolled oats are larger so, if you want to use them, pulse them a couple of times in a food processor to make them more like the texture of quick oats. Measure them after.
Chuck
I do NOT like chocolate so I've been trying to find an oatmeal pnut butter cookie. I'm going to try these without the chocolate chips.
Melissa
Do you like peanut butter chips? That might be a nice substitute or even butterscotch.
Mary
Making right now and already ate a few. OMG are they good!
Melissa
I love these, too, thanks!
Debbe
They are delicious even though I forgot to add the oatmeal. I will be making these again and next time add the oatmeal. Thanks
Melissa
Glad you loved these Debbe, thanks!