The Famous Neiman Marcus Cookies

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A plate of Neiman Marcus cookies sits on a white cloth with more cookies on a cooling rack in the background and two glasses of milk nearby.

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The Famous Neiman Marcus Cookies

Neiman Marcus Cookies have earned their fame with good reason. Each bite delivers the perfect balance of crisp edges, chewy centers, and rich chocolate flavor!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Cooling Time5

Total Time30

Servings:

Calories: 248kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

2 ½ cups oatmeal blended
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar firmly packed
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces chocolate chips 2 cups
1 Hershey bar, grated 4 ounces
1 ½ cups chopped nuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Add the oatmeal to a blender and blend into a coarse flour or powder.
2 ½ cups oatmeal
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, blended oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
2 cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda
In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugars, on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy.
1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar
Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well blended, scraping down sides of the bowl as needed.
2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Add flour mixture; mix just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips, grated chocolate, and nuts. (Optional: cover dough and chill 30 minutes - add a minute or two to the cook time if using chilled dough.)
12 ounces chocolate chips, 1 Hershey bar, grated, 1 ½ cups chopped nuts
Roll into balls and place two inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet before transferring cookies to racks to cool completely.

Notes

Nut Substitutions: Walnuts or pecans are a nice option for this recipe, if you are going to omit them add an additional 3 tablespoons of flour to the recipe.

Cookie Scoop Sizing: For perfectly uniform cookies that bake evenly, invest in a cookie scoop. I use a medium-sized scoop (about 2 tablespoons) for these cookies.

Baking Sheet Temperature: If baking multiple batches, either rotate between two baking sheets or cool your sheet completely between batches. Placing dough on a warm baking sheet causes the butter to melt too quickly, resulting in flatter cookies.

Oatmeal Measurement Timing: Measure the 2½ cups of oatmeal before you blend it, not after. The volume changes when blended, and proper measurement ensures the right cookie texture.

Serving Suggestions: Serve these Neiman Marcus cookies warm with a glass of cold milk or hot coffee for a classic treat. For an indulgent dessert, sandwich vanilla ice cream between two cookies, or crumble them over ice cream sundaes. They also make beautiful gifts when packaged in decorative tins or boxes, perfect for cookie exchanges and holiday gatherings.

Storage and Reheating: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in a 300°F oven for 3-5 minutes, or microwave individual cookies for 10-15 seconds for that fresh-baked taste.

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