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Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies: Taste the Warmth of Home Baking

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies feature a delightful blend of oats, chocolate chips, and pecans, offering a heartwarming taste of tradition.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and leveled
  • 2 cups rolled oats quick oats for softer cookies can reduce to 1 3/4 cups
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups chocolate chips can substitute with more oats
  • 1 cup pecans optional for nut-free version
For the Leavening
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans gently.
  7. Drop heaping spoonfuls onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and chill the dough if concerned about spreading.

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