Description
Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate chips, chewy oats, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and sure to please everyone!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and continue mixing.
- Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans.
- Form the cookies: Scoop 1/4 cup portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each mound slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden, and the centers are set.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you’re out of pecans, feel free to swap them with walnuts or almonds.
- To make the recipe vegan, substitute the butter with plant-based butter and use flax eggs.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
