Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treat Recipe
Delight in the rich nostalgia of Laura Bush’s famous cowboy cookies, a comforting blend of flavors that create a perfect indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend into the butter mixture.
- Stir in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and nuts if using.
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, take them out of the oven slightly earlier.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips or add dried fruits for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg