Caballero Cookies

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From the homesick texan family table" cookbook. cowboy cookies are a texas staple."

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Lightly grease two baking sheets , or line them with parchment paper.

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Cream together the butter , granulated sugar , and brown sugar until smooth.

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Add the egg and vanilla and beat until creamy.

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Whisk together the flour , baking powder , soda , cinnamon , ground coffee , salt and cayenne.

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Add the dry mixture to the liquid mixture.

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Stir until well combined.

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Stir in the oats , both chocolates , and the pecans.

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Working in batches , form the dough into walnut-size balls , then place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

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Bake , one sheet at a time , for 11 - 14 minutes , or until flattened , lightly browned and set.

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Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes.

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Then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.

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Repeat for the remaining cookie dough.

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Ingredients

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unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, espresso powder, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, rolled oats, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, roasted pecan