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Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies

Patricia
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  • Cream the butter and sugars: In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed 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 until smooth.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  • Fold in the mix-ins: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the chocolate chips, rolled oats, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Scoop and shape: Use a large cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball of dough with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
  • Bake the cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  • Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

Notes

  • For a Texas-sized treat, use ⅓ cup of dough per cookie and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • These cookies freeze well—just cool completely and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.