Description
The Laura Bush Cowboy Cookies Classic Recipe offers a comforting and satisfying treat, perfect for any occasion. These hearty cookies feature a chewy yet crisp texture, loaded with old-fashioned rolled oats, crunchy pecans, and sweet chocolate chips. It’s a no-fuss recipe that embodies simple Americana, filling your home with a divine aroma and bringing a taste of home in every bite.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour: 2 cups
Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon
Unsalted butter (softened): 1 cup (2 sticks)
Granulated sugar: 1 cup
Light brown sugar (packed): 1 cup
Large eggs: 2
Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
Old-fashioned rolled oats: 2 cups
Chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk): 1 cup
Chopped pecans: 1 cup
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. 3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until well combined.
5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. 6. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. 7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
9. 9. Remove from the oven and let the Laura Bush Cowboy Cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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