The $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. 4Blend the rolled oats in a food processor until they form a fine powder.
  5. 5Blend the rolled oats in a food processor until they form a fine powder.
  6. 6Blend the rolled oats in a food processor until they form a fine powder.
  7. 7In a bowl, whisk together the blended oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  8. 8In a bowl, whisk together the blended oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  9. 9In a bowl, whisk together the blended oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  10. 10In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy for 3-4 minutes.
  11. 11In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy for 3-4 minutes.
  12. 12In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy for 3-4 minutes.
  13. 13Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  14. 14Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  15. 15Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  16. 16Beat in the vanilla extract.
  17. 17Beat in the vanilla extract.
  18. 18Beat in the vanilla extract.
  19. 19Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  20. 20Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  21. 21Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
  22. 22Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chunks, and chopped walnuts (if using).
  23. 23Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chunks, and chopped walnuts (if using).
  24. 24Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chunks, and chopped walnuts (if using).
  25. 25Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  26. 26Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  27. 27Roll the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  28. 28Bake until the edges are set but the center still looks undone, about 10 minutes.
  29. 29Bake until the edges are set but the center still looks undone, about 10 minutes.
  30. 30Bake until the edges are set but the center still looks undone, about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups rolled oats
  • 2.5 cups rolled oats
  • 2.5 cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate chunks
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate chunks
  • 6 ounces milk chocolate chunks
  • 1.5 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1.5 cups chopped walnuts
  • 1.5 cups chopped walnuts

Equipment

food processorbowlwhiskmixerbaking sheetsparchment papercookie scoop

Tips

  • The secret to these cookies is in the oat instructions.
  • Adjusted milk chocolate to chunks for a better result.
  • Never bake a cookie over 350°F (175°C).