Bake up a hearty small batch of Laura Bush Cowboy Cookies today! This cowboy cookie recipe gives you jumbo cookies packed with oats, chocolate, and nuts.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time18 minutesmins
Cool15 minutesmins
Total Time48 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add in the sugars and mix well for 2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl if necessary.
Add the egg and egg yolk and beat well.
Beat in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder baking soda and cinnamon together.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and stir until just combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans.
Scoop out ¼ cup of the cookie dough and place on a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet. Space the cookies 3-inches apart.
Bake in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cookies remain on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to baking rack to continue cooling.
Notes
Softened Butter is Key: For this small batch cowboy cookies recipe, it's crucial to use softened butter, which is still cool to the touch. A simple test is to press your finger into the butter; it should leave an indentation. The optimal way to achieve this consistency is to let the butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before you start baking.
Accurate Flour Measurement: Utilize the spoon and level technique for precise flour measurement. Spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup until it's slightly heaped. Next, level off the excess using a straight-edged knife or utensil. Avoid scooping directly with the cup as this compacts the flour, resulting in more than the intended amount for the recipe.
Uniform Cookie Size: For consistently sized cookies, deploy a medium-sized ice cream scoop when portioning out your dough. This ensures each cookie bakes evenly and has a similar size.