Laura Bush Cowboy Cookies
Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies became nationally known during the 2000 presidential campaign and have been a crowd favorite ever since. Packed with rolled oats, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips, they bake up thick and hearty with plenty of chew. A single batch makes around 5 dozen cookies in just under an hour.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cups chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, around 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining just until mixed.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, oats, and pecans with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Lori’s Tips
- For a chewier cookie, reduce the baking time slightly and let the cookies finish setting on the tray.
- Experiment with different nuts or add a touch of shredded coconut for a variation.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, balance the sugar by cutting 1/2 cup each of the granulated and brown sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 228mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 4gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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