Cowboy Cookies from First Lady Laura Bush

Cowboy Cookies from First Lady Laura Bush

3 sticks (3/4 lb) butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp cinnamon
3 cups oats
2 cups coconut
2 cups chopped pecans
3 cups chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat.
Add dry ingredients and beat until blended.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degreesfor 10 to 12 minutes.

Source: White House PDF recipe card
downloaded during Bush administration.

I have been making these for several years. They are my son`s favorite cookies and he is 43. The pack and ship well. They also freeze well if you can keep them that long. lol