Description
Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are a classic American dessert that combines oats, chocolate, and nuts, creating a comforting treat that embodies tradition and warmth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and nuts (and coconut if using).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Check your oven temperature with a thermometer for accuracy.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets to prevent breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Laura Bush, Cowboy Cookies, American dessert, baking, cookies