Cowboy Cookies

If you want a cookie for a chocolate fix, this is what you want. They don't come out too sweet, so you really get to enjoy the chocolate goodness. You can quickly mix everything together and bake it in no time at all. After making the cookie I thought it might be funny to call them "Cow patty" or "Cow pie" Cookies. heehee!!!

Cowboy Cookie

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup uncooked rolled oats
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375°. Lightly grease coolie sheets or line with parchment paper. Beat butter with sugars in large bowl until blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda in small bowl; stir into butter mixture. Add oats, chocolate chips, raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies, but I got about 3 dozen out of the recipe.