Cowboy Cookies

History states that cowboys used to make these cookies because they were jam packed with nutrients and great snacks while riding. Basically a powerbar but in the form of a cookie. They are definitely jam packed with oats, cornflakes, raisins and chocolate chips and roughly 100 calories per cookie. Feel free to modify the recipe as you see fit and add more or less of the ingredients you like. The best part of baking is experimenting and trying new things that work for you! Enjoy!

If cooked correctly, cookies should melt in your mouth but still have a little bit of crunch to them. Do not overcook!

Recipe:

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp each baking soda and salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cup rolled oats

1 1/2 cup cornflakes

3/4 cup raisins (I used 1/4 cup)

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

In a bowl whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside

In a separate bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat until fluffy, about one minute. Beat in egg and vanilla.

Using a wooden spoon stir in flour mixture and all remaining ingredients until well combined.

Drop generous 1 tablespoon portions about 5 cm apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees until edges and tops begin to brown about 12-14 minutes. 

Makes 36 cookies.