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Neiman Marcus Cookies Recipe

4.6 from 140 reviews

Neiman Marcus Cookies are a classic, decadent treat featuring a rich blend of oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and a mix of both brown and granulated sugars. These chewy, golden-brown cookies combine buttery richness with a delightful crunch, perfect for enjoying warm fresh out of the oven.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 5 cups steel-cut or whole oats
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 24 ounces chocolate chips
  • 1 (8-ounce) Hershey’s Bar, grated
  • 3 cups nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Place the oats into a food processor or blender and pulse until a coarse powder forms. Transfer the oat powder to a large bowl and sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mixing these ingredients together ensures even distribution of leavening agents.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a separate large bowl, add the softened butter along with granulated and brown sugars. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes light, fluffy, and creamy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating for 10-15 seconds after each addition to fully combine while maintaining the airiness. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, beating only until the dough is just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
  6. Mix in Add-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, grated Hershey’s bar, and nuts with a rubber spatula to evenly distribute them throughout the dough without breaking them down too much.
  7. Shape Cookies: Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and evenly space them about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet to allow for spreading while baking.
  8. Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm, ideally with a glass of milk.

Notes

  • Using steel-cut oats gives these cookies a unique texture and heartier bite compared to rolled oats.
  • Room temperature eggs help to better incorporate air into the batter, yielding lighter cookies.
  • You can substitute nuts according to preference or omit them for a nut-free version.
  • Make sure not to overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to avoid dense cookies.
  • Storing cookies in an airtight container will keep them fresh for several days.

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