Laura Bush’s Cowboy Cookies

 

Ingredients:

1. 3 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1 tablespoon baking powder
3. 1 tablespoon baking soda
4. 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. 1½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
7. 1½ cups granulated sugar
8. 1½ cups packed light brown sugar
9. 3 large eggs
10. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
11. 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
12. 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
13. 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
14. 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
7. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
8. Stir in the chocolate chips, oats, coconut, and pecans.
9. Drop dough by heaping tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and centers are still soft.
11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.