Description
Looking for the ultimate cookie recipe? Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are thick, chewy, and filled with melty chocolate chips, hearty oats, crunchy pecans, and a surprise twist of coconut. Whether you’re after a quick dessert idea, food ideas for a party, or just want an easy recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings, this is the perfect bake. Ideal for those who love bold, flavorful, homemade treats—this cookie recipe delivers every time. Great for lunchboxes, bake sales, or late-night snacks!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in oats, coconut, pecans, and chocolate chips evenly.
7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Use room temperature butter and eggs for better texture.
To freeze, scoop dough into balls and freeze before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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