Easy Cowboy Cookies: A Hearty Cookie Packed with Flavor
Inspired by the delicious recipes and adventurous lifestyle of The Pioneer Woman, these Cowboy Cookies are thick, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate and molasses flavor. The sweet and tangy Pioneer Woman Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
Best Ever Cowboy Cookies (Inspired by The Pioneer Woman)
Living in the country has always been a dream of mine, and this summer, it finally came true! We moved to a rustic farmhouse-style home on five rolling acres in the Texas countryside. It’s an absolute heaven here!
Ree Drummond (aka The Pioneer Woman) has always inspired me. Her adventurous spirit and her emphasis on family come through on her blog and TV show, and it’s something I admire deeply.
With football season kicking off, we decided it was the perfect time for a cookout at our new country home, with room for all our friends and family. And, of course, no cookout is complete without an amazing dessert (or two)!
These Cowboy Cookies are my homage to The Pioneer Woman herself. Believe it or not, they’re made with her brand new BBQ sauce! Trust me, this sauce is like no other and brings out a flavor in the cookies that’s truly unforgettable.
What Are Cowboy Cookies?
Cowboy cookies are basically chocolate chip cookies with a bunch of extra goodies mixed in. There’s no “right way” to make them—you can add all your favorite mix-ins!
For these cookies, we started with a classic chocolate chip cookie dough and added big chunks of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Then, we tossed in toffee bits, chopped pecans, and pretzel pieces for even more deliciousness.
But the secret ingredient that truly sets these cookies apart is The Pioneer Woman’s Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce. Made with chunks of tart apple and brown sugar, this BBQ sauce brings a molasses-like depth that takes these Cowboy Cookies to the next level.
Cowboy Cookies Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup pretzels, chopped
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 3 Tablespoons of The Pioneer Woman’s Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
Cowboy Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup pretzels chopped
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 Tablespoons The Pioneer Woman's Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar in standing mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and continue mixing.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt and mix until well incorporated
- Add pretzel pieces, toffee bits, chocolate chips, pecans (if using), and Pioneer Woman Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce and mix until just combined.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to portion dough onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 325°F.
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Hi, I’m Emily Hart, a 32-year-old chef with a lifelong passion for cooking that goes far beyond just a career—it’s the heart and soul of who I am. From the moment I was old enough to hold a spoon, I’ve been enchanted by the way food brings people together, how flavors can tell stories, and how a simple dish can evoke powerful emotions. The kitchen is my sanctuary, where the sizzle of pans and the aroma of fresh ingredients inspire me to create something special every day.
For me, cooking isn’t just about following recipes; it’s about experimenting, pushing boundaries, and blending culinary traditions to create something new and exciting. Whether I’m preparing an elegant five-course dinner or a comforting bowl of homemade soup, I pour my heart into every detail. I believe that food has the power to connect us all—whether through shared meals or teaching others how to find joy in cooking.
Over the years, I’ve honed my skills not only in crafting delicious meals but also in understanding what makes people feel at home when they sit down at the table. I love sharing my passion with others through cooking classes, collaborations with fellow food enthusiasts, and simply bringing people together one plate at a time. Cooking is my art form, and every dish is an opportunity to share a piece of myself with the world.
