Laura Bush’s Famous Cowboy Cookies

Laura Bush’s Famous Cowboy Cookies – Big, Bold & Irresistible

Okay, get ready to bake up a batch of pure comfort! These Cowboy Cookies are legendary for a reason – they’re packed with chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and nuts for the ultimate chewy, sweet, and utterly irresistible treat. Perfect with a glass of milk (or coffee!).

A cookie that’s hearty, satisfying, and full of flavor

Equipment You’ll Need:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or sturdy whisk
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)
• Cooling rack

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 12 oz chocolate chips
• 7 oz shredded sweetened coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional but delicious!)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prep the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
2.  Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3.  Cream butter & sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4.  Add eggs & vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
5.  Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts.
6.  Scoop & bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
7.  Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet a few minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

Extra Tips & Variations:

• Swap chocolate chips for white chocolate or butterscotch chips.
• Add a handful of dried cranberries or raisins for a fruity twist.
• Make them mini by using a small cookie scoop and reducing bake time slightly.

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Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies

Hearty, chewy cookies loaded with oats, chocolate, coconut, and nuts – a true classic!

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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 3 cups oats
• 12 oz chocolate chips
• 7 oz coconut
• 1 cup chopped nuts optional

Equipment

• mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or sturdy whisk
• baking sheets
• Parchment paper (optional, for easy cleanup)
• cooling rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Whisk dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugars.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in dry ingredients. Stir in oats, chips, coconut, nuts.
5. Scoop onto baking sheets. Bake 10-12 min. Cool on rack.

Notes

Customize with your favorite mix-ins.

Store in an airtight container to keep them chewy.

These Cowboy Cookies are everything you want in a cookie – chewy, chunky, and packed with flavor. They’re perfect for bake sales, potlucks, or just because. Give them a try and watch them disappear!