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Barbara Bush's Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe
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Barbara Bush's Cookies

The famous thin, crispy, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies from Barbara Bush.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Barbara Bush, Oatmeal Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 70 cookies
Author Anna
Cost 5

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter, salted (228 grams)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
  • 1 cup brown sugar, light (210 grams)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups flour (250 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups oats, preferably quick cooking
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until very light and fluffy.
  • Add one egg and beat on low just until mixed. Add second egg and beat on low just until mixed. Increase speed and beat for one minute. Beat in the vanilla.
  • Sift or whisk together flour, soda, salt, then add to batter and stir until blended.
  • Add oats and chocolate chips and stir until blended.
  • Drop by tablespoons (or use a small cookie scoop) onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Let cool for a few minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.