Name: Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: PT-481818H8M6S
Total time: PT-481818H8M6S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon baking soda; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 1 ½ cups light-brown sugar, packed; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 cups sweetened flake coconut; 2 cups chopped pecans

Description

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are a classic, hearty treat packed with chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans. These cookies are known for their rich flavor and chewy texture, making them a perfect snack or dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 ½ cups light-brown sugar, packed
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups sweetened flake coconut
2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
Add Mix-ins: Stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans.
Portion the Dough: Drop ¼ cup portions of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart.
Bake the Cookies: Bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Cookies are done when edges are lightly browned.
Cool and Serve: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Variations: Substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans, or use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Chilling the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies