Description

These Laura Bush Cowboy Cookies are a Texas-sized twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, loaded with oats, pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips for a chewy, hearty treat originally made famous by First Lady Laura Bush.

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp baking powder

1 Tbsp baking soda

1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp kosher salt

1½ cups (3 sticks) butter, room temperature

1½ cups granulated sugar

1½ cups light brown sugar, packed

3 large eggs

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

2 cups chopped pecans

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the butter until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
Add both sugars and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
Reduce mixer speed and gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and chopped pecans by hand.
Drop dough by heaping tablespoon or ¼-cup scoops onto prepared sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart.
Bake for 17–20 minutes, until the edges are golden and centers are set.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a smaller scoop and bake for 12–14 minutes for smaller cookies.

For variety, substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans, or add dried fruit like cranberries.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Dough can be frozen in scoops and baked from frozen—just add a few minutes to the bake time.

Chill dough if baking in a warm kitchen to prevent excessive spreading.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 large cookie
Calories: 300
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg