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Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies: The Ultimate Comfort Treat

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies bring together crunchy pecans, chewy oats, and rich chocolate for a nostalgic dessert experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Chewy Texture
  • 2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used but will alter texture
  • 2 cups Chocolate Chips Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 cup Pecans Chopped; omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pinch of salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans using a spatula until evenly combined.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop heaping mounds of cookie dough onto the sheet with space between each mound.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes if spreading too much. For thicker cookies, underbake slightly.

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