Chunky Vegan Cowboy Cookies Filled With Delicious Mix-Ins

I made these vegan cowboy cookies for my family’s road trip last weekend. The mix-ins made the cookies chunky, and my mom said they were the best road trip snack she had ever packed.

This recipe is simple to follow and results in chewy, flavorful cookies that are great for snacks or dessert. Customize them with your favorite additions like dried fruits or seed butters for a unique twist.

Delicious Chunky Vegan Cowboy Cookies

These vegan cowboy cookies are loaded with wholesome ingredients, including oats, nut butter, and a mix of chocolate and nuts. Fulfilling and perfectly sweetened, the cookies take about 25 minutes to prepare and bake, making it easy to whip up a batch for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
• 1/4 cup plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries, optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to combine.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, nut butter, plant-based milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, nuts, coconut, and dried fruit if using.
5. Scoop and Bake: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
6. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
• Total Time: 25-27 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 cookies
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 20g

I keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. The cookies stay chunky, and I let them come to room temperature before serving.