Ever dreamt of skipping the long lines at Crumbl Bakery and still getting that melt-in-your-mouth magic of their Cowboy Cookie Crumbl? You're in the right place.
The Cowboy Cookie Crumbl is a fan-favorite for a reason. It's loaded with rich chocolate chips, hearty oats, crunchy pecans, and coconut—all baked into a thick, chewy cookie that feels like a warm hug in dessert form.
With this tried-and-true copycat recipe, you'll bring the iconic Cowboy Cookie Crumbl straight to your kitchen. As a seasoned baker and cookie enthusiast, I’ve tested and perfected every detail to mirror that signature texture and flavor.
These homemade Cowboy Cookie Crumbl treats are perfect for family get-togethers, festive cookie swaps, or when you're simply craving a bakery-quality indulgence without leaving home.
Why wait for Crumbl’s rotating menu when you can enjoy Cowboy Cookie Crumbl goodness whenever you like—fresh from the oven and made with love?
Why Cowboy Cookies Are Special
Did you know the Cowboy Cookie Crumbl is more than just a trendy dessert? It’s a delicious nod to American baking history—revamped with a modern, oversized twist.
Cowboy cookies first earned their name thanks to their hearty ingredients—oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut—designed to fuel cowboys through long cattle drives. The Cowboy Cookie Crumbl takes that rustic tradition and transforms it into a bakery showstopper.
What truly sets the Cowboy Cookie Crumbl apart is its texture. Crisp, golden edges melt into thick, chewy centers. Each bite offers the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and rich chocolate flavors.
And here’s a fun fact: Cowboy Cookie Crumbl cookies actually taste better the next day. As the ingredients rest, the flavors deepen and meld into cookie perfection.
Pair your Cowboy Cookie Crumbl with a cold glass of milk, a creamy scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even a bold cup of coffee for a sweet breakfast treat. We won’t judge—promise.
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Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Old-fashioned rolled oats
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped pecans
- Shredded sweetened coconut
See recipe card for quantities.
Ingredient
- Butter: Use unsalted butter to control the salt level. For a richer flavor, try European-style butter with higher fat content.
- Brown sugar: Provides moisture and that caramel-like flavor. Dark brown sugar works too for a deeper molasses taste.
- Eggs: Help bind everything together and create structure. For an egg-free version, try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce per egg.
- Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla extract gives the best flavor, but vanilla bean paste works wonderfully too.
- Flour: All-purpose flour creates the perfect structure. For gluten-free cowboy cookies, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
- Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats provide the classic chewy texture. Don't substitute quick oats as they'll change the texture.
- Chocolate chips: Semi-sweet chips balance sweetness perfectly. Feel free to use milk chocolate or dark chocolate based on preference.
- Pecans: These add the authentic Texas crunch. Walnuts or almonds make good substitutes if needed.
- Coconut: Adds subtle sweetness and chewiness. You can omit if you're not a coconut fan.
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into wet ingredients just until combined.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut using a spatula until evenly distributed.
Form the Cookies
- Use a ¼ cup measuring cup to portion the dough for authentic Crumbl-sized cookies.
- Place cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 3 inches between each for spreading.
- Slightly flatten each dough ball with your palm to help them bake evenly.
Bake and Cool
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until edges are golden but centers still look slightly underdone.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For that signature Crumbl look, press a few extra chocolate chips on top while the cookies are still warm.
- Prepare the Dough: Mix the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in all the goodies
- Form the Cookies: Scoop large dough balls and place on baking sheet with spacing
- Bake and Cool: Bake until edges are set, then cool on a rack to firm up
Equipment For Cowboy Cookie Crumbl Recipe
- Stand mixer: Makes creaming butter and sugar effortless, but a hand mixer works fine too.
- Cookie scoop: A ¼ cup scoop ensures uniform sizing for professional-looking cookies.
- Quality baking sheets: Heavy-gauge aluminum sheets prevent burning and promote even baking.
- Parchment paper: Prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Cooling rack: Essential for proper cooling and achieving the right texture.
A silicone baking mat can be used instead of parchment paper for an eco-friendly option.
Hints & Expert Cooking Tips
- Secret to softness: Slightly underbake the cookies – they should look a little underdone in the center when you take them out.
- Perfect texture: Chill the dough for 30-60 minutes before baking for thicker cookies that spread less.
- Uniform size: Use a kitchen scale to weigh each portion (about 3-4 oz per cookie) for perfectly even cookies.
- Clean cuts: For picture-perfect cookies, use a large round cookie cutter to shape them right after baking while still warm.
- Height hack: Stack your dough balls taller rather than wider before baking for that thick Crumbl-style center.
Recipe Variations
Dietary Adaptations
- Gluten-Free: Substitute all-purpose flour with a quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Vegan: Replace butter with plant-based butter sticks (not spread), use flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoon water per egg), and check that your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Keto-Friendly: Try almond flour instead of all-purpose, sugar substitutes like monk fruit sweetener, sugar-free chocolate chips, and reduce the oats or substitute with sliced almonds.
Flavor Twists
- Salted Caramel: Add ½ cup caramel bits and sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking.
- Double Chocolate: Substitute ¼ cup of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- White Chocolate Cranberry: Replace half the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips and add ½ cup dried cranberries.
- Peanut Butter: Add ⅓ cup peanut butter to the wet ingredients and use peanut butter chips instead of chocolate.
If you love these cowboy cookies, you might also enjoy our [Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars] or classic [Texas Sheet Cake] recipes.
Storage
Fresh Storage
Store completely cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature with a slice of bread to maintain softness. They'll stay fresh for 3-4 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Baked cookies: Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Cookie dough: Shape into balls, flash-freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
Make-Ahead Option
Prepare the dough up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate, tightly covered. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before scooping and baking.
My Grandmother’s Secret Touch
One of the most cherished lessons my grandmother passed down to me was this: “Never wait for cookies to look done—pull them when they still look a little soft inside.” It felt risky at first, but it’s the secret behind that unforgettable, bakery-style bite.
To recreate that signature Cowboy Cookie Crumbl texture, remove the cookies from the oven just as the edges are set but the centers are still slightly underbaked and puffy. Trust the process. As they cool, they gently settle into thick, chewy centers with golden, crisp edges.
This little trick—passed from my grandmother’s cozy kitchen to yours—is the heart of what makes every Cowboy Cookie Crumbl batch feel like home, with just a touch of bakery magic.
FAQ
What is in the crumbl cookie cowboy cookie?
The Crumbl cowboy cookie contains a perfect blend of all-purpose flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. What makes it special is the mix-ins: semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and sweetened coconut flakes. This oversized cookie features a soft, chewy center with slightly crisp edges - the signature Crumbl texture that fans love.
What is in the cowboy cookie?
Cowboy cookies traditionally combine oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut in a buttery cookie base. They earned their name because these hearty ingredients could sustain cowboys on long trails. Modern versions may include brown sugar, vanilla extract, and sometimes M&Ms or dried fruits. The defining characteristic is their "everything but the kitchen sink" approach with multiple mix-ins providing texture and flavor.
What is the most popular cookie at Crumbl?
The chocolate chip cookie remains Crumbl's most popular flavor, available permanently while other flavors rotate weekly. However, the cowboy cookie ranks among their top-selling specialty cookies when available. Fans love its perfect balance of textures with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and coconut. Other customer favorites include their Oreo sandwich cookie and pink sugar cookie.
What is Snoop Dogg's cookie recipe?
Snoop Dogg's cookie recipe features brown butter chocolate chip cookies with a twist. He combines regular and brown sugar with brown butter, vanilla, eggs, flour, and chocolate chunks. The signature touch is adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top. While unrelated to traditional cowboy cookies, Snoop's recipe similarly focuses on achieving the perfect chewy texture with crisp edges.
Final Crumbs: Make Your Kitchen the New Cowboy Cookie Crumbl
There’s something truly special about baking a fresh batch of Cowboy Cookie Crumbl cookies at home. With every chewy bite, you capture the joy of a bakery-style treat—minus the line, the wait, or the rotating menu. These cookies aren’t just a sweet indulgence—they’re a memory in the making, destined to become your family’s most requested recipe.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday, sharing dessert after dinner, or simply sweetening up a regular Tuesday, these Cowboy Cookie Crumbl cookies will deliver comfort and delight in every bite. Their perfect balance of crispy edges, gooey centers, and rich, nutty flavor make them a crowd favorite that disappears as fast as you can bake them.
Before they vanish completely, snap a photo of your masterpiece! Then share in the comments—did you stick to the classic, or add your own twist to the Cowboy Cookie Crumbl magic?
And if you're loving these flavors, don’t miss our Irresistible Brown Butter Pecan Cookies—rich, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth amazing—or explore something new with the Easy Vegan Matcha Cookies Recipe, a beautiful fusion of health and indulgence.
Your next cookie obsession is just a recipe away. Happy baking!
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Easy Cowboy Cookie Crumbl Recipe
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- ¼ cup cookie scoop for uniform sizing
- Baking sheets heavy-gauge recommended
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack essential for best texture
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Brown sugar packed
- 2 Eggs room temperature
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- ½ cup Shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven
- Cream butter and sugars
- Add eggs and vanilla
- Mix dry ingredients separately
- Combine wet and dry mixtures
- Fold in oats, chocolate, pecans, coconut
- Portion dough using ¼ cup scoop
- Flatten dough balls slightly
- Bake for 12–14 minutes
- Cool on sheet 5 mins, then rack
- Optional: Press extra chips on top while warm
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