# The $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie

This recipe makes an exceptional and amazing cookie with a fascinating backstory, well worth the effort.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- food processor
- bowl
- whisk
- mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- cookie 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).

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1K97nN7zjR/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/5f4eaf10-587f-4fc2-80ab-704be7fd0cf2
- Extracted: 2025-10-21

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