Cowboy Cookies are a combo of two classic cookies – chocolate chip and oatmeal, all rolled into one cookie, and they’re delicious!
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 – 12 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350º, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder, set aside.
- With an electric mixer, cream shortening and sugars together, then add the eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour mixture, then the rolled oats, vanilla, and chocolate chips.
- Drop by tablespoons on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Makes four and a half dozen cookies.
