13K views · 361 reactions | These Texas Cowboy Cookies are bursting with oatmeal, chocolate chips and Texas pecans. Recipe here: https://bit.ly/2Mgk90S | Dixie Crystals | Facebook

Cowboy Cookies are basically souped up oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Some day they got their name because they originated in Texas and that’s where many cowboys hail from, others say they got their name because of their ability to withstand long days in the saddlebag, but whatever the actual origin, they are undeniably delicious. I fully loaded my cookies but feel free to deviate from the add-ins based on what you have and what you like. Mine included the additions of oats, Rice Krispies, pean