Description
Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are the ultimate chewy-meets-crunchy treat loaded with chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans. They first rose to fame in a presidential bake-off and have held their ground as a fan favorite for good reason. Whether you need a cookie that satisfies a crowd or want to stock the freezer with delicious snacks, this easy dessert recipe is versatile, nostalgic, and impossible to resist. Perfect for cookie swaps, lunchboxes, bake sales, or an indulgent late-night snack. It’s a must-add to your list of quick baking ideas, family-friendly sweets, and make-ahead treats.
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 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
4. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
5. Stir in oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips until fully incorporated.
6. Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes (optional).
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
8. Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
10. Enjoy fresh or store for later!
Notes
For extra crunch, toast the pecans before mixing them in.
Dough freezes beautifully—scoop into balls, freeze, and bake when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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