Description
Big, bold, and absolutely irresistible—Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are the ultimate treat for any cookie lover. Packed with oats, chocolate chips, pecans, and just the right touch of cinnamon, they hit that perfect balance of chewy, crunchy, and sweet. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or hearty snack options, these cowboy cookies are a crowd favorite that store well and freeze beautifully. Try them once, and they’ll become a staple in your homemade food ideas collection.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
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
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
6. Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and pecans until evenly distributed.
7. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
9. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Serve warm or store once fully cooled.
Notes
Use an ice cream scoop for evenly sized, bakery-style cookies.
For deeper flavor, lightly toast the pecans before mixing in.
Cookies can be frozen after baking and reheated in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cowboy cookies, Laura Bush cookies, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies