I love cookies, and I love cowboys. So this recipe is the perfect
cookie for me :-D
I make these cookies using an ice cream scoop to drop them on the baking
sheet. That significantly decreases the output, but to me it is worth it to have a larger cookie
;-) An ice cream scoop will make about 4
dozen cookies – significantly smaller output than the original recipe promises.
If you stick to the recipe, you will get a larger batch of smaller
sized cookies.
COWBOY COOKIES
Recipe ~ Makes 11 dozen cookies
2 c. sifted Flour * 1
tsp. baking Soda * ½ tsp. Salt * ½ tsp. Baking Powder * 1 c. Shortening * 1 c. granulated Sugar *
1 c. Brown Sugar (firmly packed) * 2
Eggs * 2 c. rolled Oats * 1 tsp. Vanilla * 1 pkg. semisweet Chocolate Chips
Sift flour, soda, salt, and baking powder together; set aside.
Blend shortening and sugars together:
Add eggs – beat until light and fluffy.
Add flour mixture, oats, vanilla, and chips. Blend well:
Dough will
be crumbly. Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet:
I baked a dozen, and put the rest in the freezer to solidify before bagging/freezing them in dozen size portions for future enjoyment.
If you use an ice cream scoop be sure to space the cookies pretty far apart on the baking sheet – they will spread.
Bake at 350-degrees for 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
