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This is adapted from the recipe former first lady Laura Bush submitted to Family Circle's cookie bakeoff during the 2000 presidential campaign. It was up against Tipper Gore's Ginger Snaps. No contest: These Texas-size cookies consist of chocolate chips augmented with rolled oats, coconut, pecans and cinnamon.

Storage: Store in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Adapted from the recipe Mrs. Bush submitted to Family Circle's cookie bakeoff during the 2000 presidential campaign.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 36-72 (makes 36 large or 72 smaller cookies)

Directions

  • Step 1

    Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

  • Step 3

    Using a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add both sugars and beat to combine, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each one, and the vanilla extract. Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture gradually until just combined. Add the chocolate chips, oats, coconut and pecans, mixing until just combined.

  • Step 4

    For large cookies, drop a hefty 1/4 cup of dough onto the prepared sheets for each cookie, spacing 3 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, then rotate sheets top to bottom and front to back. Bake for an additional 8 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Let cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. (For smaller cookies, use 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie and bake for 15 to 18 minutes total, rotating the baking sheets midway through.)

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving (based on 36)

    • Calories

      377

    • Fat

      19 g

    • Saturated Fat

      9 g

    • Carbohydrates

      51 g

    • Sodium

      217 mg

    • Cholesterol

      40 mg

    • Protein

      5 g

    • Fiber

      2 g

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from the recipe Mrs. Bush submitted to Family Circle's cookie bakeoff during the 2000 presidential campaign.

    Tested by Kathy Legg.

    Published December 13, 2005

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