Best 6 Laura Bushs Cowboy Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable and comforting desserts, the Laura Bush Cowboy Cookies stand tall as a testament to simplicity and indulgence. With their irresistibly chewy texture, a symphony of flavors, and the perfect balance of sweet and salty, these cookies have captured the hearts of home bakers and cookie enthusiasts alike. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies, transporting your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss. From gathering the finest ingredients to mastering the art of portioning and baking, discover the secrets to creating these iconic treats that promise to leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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LAURA BUSH'S COWBOY COOKIES



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A sweet treat fit for a president.

Provided by Maggie Burch

Categories     Cookies

Yield 24 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups light-brown sugar, packed
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

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in bowl.
  • In 8-quart bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 minute. Gradually beat in sugars to combine, 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Beat in vanilla.
  • Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Add chocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans.
  • For each cookie, drop 1/4 cup dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • Bake in 350°F oven 17 to 20 minutes, until edges are lightly browned; rotate sheets halfway through. Remove cookies to rack to cool.

COWBOY COOKIES



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This recipe came to The Times in 2000 during the Bush-Gore presidential campaign when Family Circle magazine ran cookie recipes from each of the candidates' wives and asked readers to vote. Laura Bush's cowboy cookies, a classic chocolate chip cookie that's been beefed up with oats, pecans, coconut and cinnamon, beat Tipper Gore's ginger snaps by a mile. Here is an adaptation of that winning recipe.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, dessert

Time 35m

Yield 3 to 3 1/2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened flake coconut
2 cups chopped pecans (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in bowl.
  • In a very large bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in sugars, and combine thoroughly.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Beat in vanilla.
  • Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans.
  • For each cookie, drop 1/4 cup dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until edges are lightly browned; rotate sheets halfway through. Remove cookies from rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 313, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 163 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LAURA BUSH'S COWBOY COOKIES RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by mommumma

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
2 cups chopped pecans (8 ounce) (optional - I omit)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. In a second bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth. Add the sugar and brown sugar and beat for another 2 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla. Stir in the flour mixture, blending until just combined. Add the chips, oats, coconut, and pecans and stir until fully incorporated. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto an un-greased baking sheet, making sure to allow plenty of room between cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 1-2 minutes before placing on a cooling rack. Enjoy!

COWBOY COOKIES



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The origin of the name is unclear, but the cookies do seem hearty enough for the Wild West. They have a soft, chewy texture all their own.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 20m

Yield Makes about 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup pecans (3 ounces)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (not instant or quick-cooking)
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until darkened and fragrant, 10 to 13 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop. Into a bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder.
  • With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and both sugars until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to medium. Addeggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
  • With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until just incorporated. Beat in oats, chocolate, pecans, and coconut until just combined. (Dough can be covered with plastic and refrigerated up to 3 days.)
  • Coat baking sheets with cooking spray; line with parchment, and spray parchment. Using a 1 1/2-inch ice-cream scoop or a tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared sheets, about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until edges of cookies begin to brown, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks to cool 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to racks to cool completely. Cookies can be stored up to 3 days at room temperature in airtight containers

LAURA BUSH'S COWBOY COOKIES



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 Tbsp baking soda
1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups butter, at room temp
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 cups sweetened flake coconut
2 cups chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in bowl. In 8 quart bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in sugars, beat to combine. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Beat in vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Add chocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans.
  • For each cookie, drop 1/4 cup dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 17 to 19 minutes, until edges are lightly browned: rotate sheets halfway through. Remove cookies from rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

LAURA BUSH'S COWBOY COOKIES



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Categories     Chocolate

Yield 36 large cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups butter (at room temperature)
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups packed light-brown sugar
3 large 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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in bowl. In 8-quart bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 minute. Gradually beat in sugars; beat to combine, 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Beat in vanilla extract. Stir in flour mixture until just combined. Add chocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans. For each cookie, drop 1/4 cup dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing 3 inches apart. Bake for 17 to 19 minutes, until edges are lightly browned; rotate sheets halfway through. Remove cookies from rack to cool. Makes about 3 dozen cookies. NOTE: For 6 dozen (72) smaller cookies, use 2 tablespoons dough for each. Bake at 350 F for 15 to 18 minutes.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature butter for even mixing.
  • Cream the butter and sugars together thoroughly until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Mix the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients.
  • Stir in the oats, nuts, and chocolate chips last.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These cowboy cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and abundance of oats, nuts, and chocolate chips, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and nostalgic snack, give these cowboy cookies a try!

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