Description
Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are hearty, Texan treats loaded with oats, pecans, chocolate chips, and coconut. First introduced by First Lady Laura Bush during her time in the White House, these cookies offer a chewy texture, bold flavors, and the perfect mix of sweetness and nuttiness. A favorite across America, they bring a taste of Texas tradition and the warmth of home-baked goodness to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips
- 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- Standard baking ingredients (e.g., butter, sugar, eggs, flour) as outlined in the step-by-step instructions.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt) into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in rolled oats, dark chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and coconut.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Toast pecans before adding them for an enhanced flavor.
- Chill dough for at least an hour to achieve a firmer texture.
- For a softer cookie, bake at 325°F for a slightly longer time.
- Feel free to adjust the spices or swap pecans with other nuts to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Texan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~100mg
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~24g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~15mg