Her cowboy cookie was the top-viewed recipe in the whole collection.
I had to try her cookies myself to see what the big deal was all about.
Every election year since 1992,Family Circlemagazine runs a Presidential Cookie Bake-Off.
The two potential first ladies submit a cookie recipe, and the public votes on their favorite.
Out of all the cookies in the history of the contest, Mrs. Bushs have circulated the most.
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While the butter softened, I prepped all of my ingredients.
This is calledmise en place, and I highly recommend doing it.
Its more work upfront, but then its smooth sailing.
I mixed the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
Instead of using measuring cups,I measured by weight.
Once the butter was softened, I beat it for one minute.
Then, I added the sugars, and beat for another two minutes.
Next, I added the eggs, beating after each one, and then the vanilla.
Once the wet ingredients were mixed, I gradually added the flour mixture.
Finally, I mixed in the goodieschocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans.
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At this point, the upcoming task was a little daunting.
There was a mound of dough in the bowl and each batch bakes for 17-20 minutes at 350oF.
Thats a lot longer than the standard 10-12 minutes!
How Did These Cookies Turn Out?
Thank you, Mrs. Bush!
I give these cookies a 10/10.
I thought 10 cups was a lot of mix-ins, but it turned out to be the perfect amount.
The cookies were humongous (because everythings bigger in Texas, right?
), and each bite had a little bit of everything.
The votes are in: Our staff loved Laura Bushs Texas Governors Mansion Cowboy Cookies!
Turns out the love of food and cooking runs in the Bush family.
Check outBarbara Bushs favorite foods.
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