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    Home » Recipes » Cookies and Bars

    Our Favorite Gluten Free Cowboy Cookies

    Published: Nov 17, 2019 · Modified: Jun 26, 2021 by Sandi Gaertner · 70 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These gluten free cowboy cookies will satisfy all of your cookie cravings! Filled with shredded coconut, gluten free rolled oats, pecans, and chocolate chips, these cookies have all of our favorite things.

    a stack of cowboy cookies next to a glass of milk
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    I am long overdue with another sinful gluten free cookie recipe. Have you missed those chewy cookies with tons of chocolate chips as much as I have?

    These coconut gluten free chocolate chip cookies are so easy to make quickly. If you prefer a more classic cookie, this gluten free chocolate chip walnut cookie recipe is amazing!

    My kids are becoming notorious for sneaking gluten free chocolate chip cookies and other treats out of the kitchen in record time. It doesn't even matter what kind of cookie, they steal these Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Sandwich Cookies too!

    If you are a gluten free cookie fanatic like me, you will want to check out all of my best gluten free cookie recipes.

    Ingredient notes:

    • Gluten free flour blend - Gluten free flour blend - I tested this recipe using Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Flour Blend and King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    • Gluten free oats - When you bake recipes that require oats, make sure you use certified gluten free oats!!  Cross-contamination of oats is very common and getting sick is just no fun!
    • Xanthan gum - If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    • Shredded coconut - I recommend using unsweetened since there is already sugar in this cookie recipe
    • Pecans - You can also use walnuts or macadamia nuts if you prefer.
    • Butter - To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.

    There are many brands of certified gluten free oats to choose from.

    a gluten free cowboy cookie on a plate with a glass of milk.

    Recipe step by step directions: 

    dry cowboy cookie ingredients in a bowl

    Step 1: Add all of the dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to blend. You can use dark chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and even white chocolate chips! Choose your favorite!!

    wet and dry cowboy cookie ingredients in a bowl

    Step 2: Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. You can make this easy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe in just one bowl for easy cleanup!

    using a cookie scoop to drop cookies onto a cookie sheet

    Step 3: Your gluten free cookie dough should be soft, not firm, like this photo. Use your cookie scoop to drop cookie balls onto a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

    cookie dough balls ready to bake in the oven.

    Step 4: The cookie dough balls are ready to bake. Bake these cookies at 350º F for 10 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack. 

    gluten free cowboy cookies on a rack

    Allow cooling if you have patience :-). Take a bite of these gluten free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and let me know what you think!!

    Mix-in ideas:

    • Pecans
    • White chocolate chips
    • Raisins
    • Caramel bits
    • Heath Bar 

    Tips and Recipe FAQ:

    Can you make this recipe dairy-free?

    You can definitely make this gluten free cookie recipe dairy-free by using coconut oil instead of butter.

    Can you make this recipe nut-free?

    You can easily make this nut-free by omitting the nuts.

    Can you freeze these cookies?

    It is easy to freeze these cookies. Allow them to cool completely then put them in a zipper-style freezer bag. Lay flat to freeze.

    How long will these cowboy cookies keep fresh?

    These cookies will keep up to 4 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    What oats are best to use?

    I recommend certified gluten free rolled oats. I don't think quick oats will work well and they will get mushy.

    dipping a cowboy cookie into a glass of milk.

    Click here to see all of the cookie recipes on this blog. You can also use this recipe to make easy Gluten Free Cookie Mix in mason jars for easy gift giving!

    More delicious gluten free cookies to try!

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    Recipe

    Gluten Free Cowboy Cookies

    Sandi Gaertner
    Easy gluten free cowboy cookies filled with coconut, gluten free whole oats, pecans, and chocolate chip cookies
    4.44 from 41 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 18 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 144 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ¼ cups gluten free oats * see note
    • 1 ¼ cup gluten free flour blend * see note
    • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
    • ¼ cup walnuts or pecans
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup butter melted
    • ⅓ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
    • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
    • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Whisk to blend.
    • In a small bowl, add wet ingredients and mix.
    • Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix.
    • Use a cookie scoop to make cookie dough balls.
    • Put onto the cookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes.
    • Allow to cool on a cooling rack.

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    Notes

    1. I have tested this recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure GF and Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 GF blend. That doesn't mean others will not work, I just have not tested other flours.
    2. If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t contain xanthan gum or guar gum, please add 1 teaspoon.
    3. To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter for vegan butter.
    4. Use unsweetened shredded coconut.
    5. Make sure to use certified gluten free rolled oats. 
    6. These cookies will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator. 
    7. Freeze in a zipper-style freezer bag. Lay flat until they are frozen.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 144IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Amanda

      November 18, 2019 at 10:58 am

      I never had a cowboy cookie before but they sound incredible. I can’t wait to try them with my daughter

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 18, 2019 at 2:18 pm

        Enjoy :-).

        Reply
    2. Julie

      November 18, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Question: Is it really 1/2 cup melted butter plus 3 Tablespoons? Just wondered why they are listed separately in the ingredients?

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        November 18, 2019 at 10:16 am

        Hi Julie, so it worked out to 1 stick (1/2 cup) but I needed to add 3 tablespoons because the shredded coconut really absorbs a lot of moisture. I am happy to write 11 tablespoons if you think that would be easier to understand for readers?

        Reply
    3. Brianna

      October 06, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      I have always loved oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and I've never tried adding coconut. I'm excited to try these, coconut sounds like a great addition!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        October 07, 2018 at 6:21 pm

        I hope you like them Briana 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kristina

      October 06, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      I need to make cookies this week... this tasty recipe is going on my list! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        October 07, 2018 at 6:26 pm

        Awesome Kristina! Have a great week 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kathy Hester

      October 05, 2018 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      I bet these taste amazing. I wonder what I can do to make them vegan, but keep the flavor. I definitely will try.

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        October 07, 2018 at 6:28 pm

        Hi Kathy, to make these vegan, you can use chia eggs to make this recipe. Coconut milk can easily substitute for butter. Take care,
        Sandi

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