Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies

Description:

Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Packed with chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone!

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, 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

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate very large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in sugars and mix until thoroughly combined. Add in eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
4. Add flour mixture and beat on low until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans.
5. Drop dough in 1/4 cup portions 3 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake 15-17 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Cookie edges will be lightly browned.
7. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
8. Enjoy these delicious Cowboy Cookies!

Note: Feel free to customize your cookies by adding your favorite mix-ins such as dried fruit or different types of nuts for a unique twist