Laura Bushs Texas Governors Mansion Cowboy Cookies

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I love to bake, especially for my loved ones but love to share too! And wondered what kind of cookies I should bake ... hmmm ... I decided to make one of my family's favorite cookies that they request HIGHLY! I've made these through the years for my daughter Dana's Volleyball team, birthdays, and just when my family needs that extra comfort and love when going through stressful times. Amazing how food is such a comfort to us, especially MY FAMILY ! This cookie recipe was given to me by friend Robin. When George W.Bush running in his first term. I know we all have political differences but when it comes to this recipe, IT'S A WINNER BY ALL who have tasted these delicious treats! It was in Family Circle magazine with their Presidential wives cookie contest. You'll notice, it does have a lot of ingredients, and makes a HUGE BATCH TOO! But SO WORTH IT ! My family isn't a big coconut fan, I LOVE COCONUT! But in this cookie recipe for some reason, they LOVE IT! Must be the combination & amount of sugars, chocolate chips (a lot of them but oh so chocolaty ! which is a big plus in our family!) So if you don't like coconut, please DO GIVE THIS RECIPE A TRY ! I chop up the pecans in my trusty Cuisinart food immersion blender/chopper attachment, which saves on my hands and a time saver. I tend to chop finely,for my daughter Laura when she was younger didn't like nuts. But loved these cookies ! Now she likes nuts and was surprised to find out I snuck them in these.http://steppingbackintimecherishedcookbooks.blogspot.com/

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Family Circle magazine with their Presidential wives cookie contest.