Cowboy Cookies
Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies are a delightful journey into the warmth of home baking, combining wholesome ingredients like chocolate, nuts, and oats for a sweet treat that's both nostalgic and satisfying.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is softened before starting.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans Can be substituted with nuts of choice.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly underdone.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with milk or ice cream for a delightful treat. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.