Do you love a good, hearty cookie loaded with flavor? Look no further than Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies! These cookies have a rich history as they won an election cookie bake-off in 2000 and have since become Family Circle’s most beloved presidential cookie recipe.

What sets these cookies apart is the combination of classic chocolate chip goodness with extra ingredients that add texture and flavor. Think shredded coconut, rolled oats, chopped pecans, and a hint of cinnamon. The result? A cookie that will leave you craving more and asking for the recipe!

One of the best things about these cookies is that they are universally loved. I once made them for a special event and they disappeared so quickly that there were none left for the reception afterward. I promise you, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser!

Here’s what you’ll need to make these Texas-sized treats:

Cowboy Cookies

Serves: 36 Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups sweetened flake coconut
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in both sugars until thoroughly combined. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low speed until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans.
5. Drop the dough in quarter-cup portions onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them three inches apart.
6. Bake for 15-17 minutes, rotating the sheets halfway through baking. The edges of the cookies should be lightly browned.
7. Remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

These cookies may be big, but their crispy edges and soft centers make each bite a delightful experience. Trust me, you’ll be reaching for more!

So why not take a trip to Texas through your taste buds with Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies? They’re easy to make, absolutely delicious, and guaranteed to bring smiles to the faces of those who savor them. Enjoy!