Today in American history…former President George H.W. Bush was born on June 12, 1924 in Milton, Massachusetts.

He served as our 41st U.S. President from January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993.

To celebrate his birthday today, I made a batch of his favorite cookies: Barbara Bush’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. I read a wonderful story on how he enjoyed these cookies so much and would often eat the cookies on the campaign trail. His other favorite snack? Pork Rinds.

And of course anyone who knew anything about President Bush knew he would never let broccoli cross his mouth. Absolutely disliked it (fun fact! 🥦 )

Barbara Bush’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup brown sugar

2 eggs

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups instant oatmeal

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 package (12 ounces) chocolate chips

Directions

Blend the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs. Sift and add the flour. Add the baking soda and salt. Add and mix in the oatmeal, vanilla and chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.