Cowboy Cookies

This is a traditional oats, chocolate chip and pecan cookie with added m&m's. Change the color of the m&m's for different holidays or for other occasions.

It mixes up in one bowl.

Melt the butter in a large bowl, then whisk in the egg and vanilla.

  Stir in the dry ingredients.

 Mix well.

Roll into walnut-sized balls.

 Bake at 350 for about 10-14 minutes.

Enjoy warm cookies and cold milk.

Cowboy Cookies
1-1/3 C flour
1 t baking powder
1 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 C oatmeal
3/4 C m&m's
3/4 C chocolate ships
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C white sugar
1/2 C pecans, chopped
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1/2 C butter, melted (1 stick)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 t vanilla extract
Melt the butter in a large bowl, whisk in the egg and vanilla.
(if using salted butter, omit the salt in the recipe)
Add the dry ingredients. Combine well and form into 1-1/2" balls.
Bake at 350 for 10-14 minutes.

You can also make cute jar gifts by layering the dry ingredients in a 1qt. jar in the order given.

For complete instructions go to Bakerella.

Enjoy!

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