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Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies

Delightful cookies combining oats, chocolate, and pecans, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 178

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter, softened 2 sticks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the softened butter and both sugars together for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and chopped pecans until evenly distributed in the dough.
Baking
  1. Drop tablespoonfuls of the cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly underdone.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra chewy cookies, consider adding an extra egg yolk. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.