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Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies Recipe

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies Recipe
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Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are a delightful treat combining soft, chewy oats, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. These classic cookies feature a buttery base with a hint of vanilla and a touch of molasses from brown sugar, making them irresistibly delicious and ideal for any cookie lover.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl halfway through to ensure even mixing.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add vanilla extract and mix until combined, filling your kitchen with a wonderful aroma.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
  5. Fold in Oats, Chocolate, and Pecans: Gently fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans until everything is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underdone.
  7. Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This step helps the cookies firm up perfectly.

Notes

  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture; quick oats will result in a different mouthfeel.
  • Toast pecans before adding for enhanced flavor and crunch.
  • Room temperature butter and eggs yield better mixing and texture but cold eggs can be used in a pinch.
  • Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added, to keep cookies tender.
  • Cookies may seem slightly underdone when removed from oven; they continue to cook and firm up as they cool.

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