Description
Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are a classic American treat, packed with rich flavors and textures. These cookies are loaded with semisweet chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and chopped pecans, making them a hearty and satisfying dessert perfect for any occasion. Known for their chewy centers and crisp edges, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and a favorite among cookie lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and light-brown sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating on low speed until just combined.
- Add Mix-ins: Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Shape and Bake: Drop dough by 1/4 cup portions onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them 3 inches apart. Bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through.
- Cool and Enjoy: Remove cookies from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before starting.
- Measuring: For best results, measure flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling it off.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies