Have you ever heard the story/urban legend/myth of the $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe?
While I’m not sure what to believe when it comes to the history of this cookie, I sure do love this cookie. I first had these cookies back in college when a co-worker of mine made them for me. They instantly became my favorite chocolate chip cookies, and remain so to this day. One of the things I like best about the cookies is the fact that they have oatmeal in them. An oatmeal chocolate chip cookie really is a thing of beauty. Want to make some? Here’s what you need…
Neiman Marcus $250 Cookie Recipe
Ingredients (recipe can easily be halved)
- 2 cups butter
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups sugar
- 5 cups blended oatmeal
- 24 ounces chocolate chips
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8 ounce) Hershey Bars ( grated)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 cups chopped nuts ( your choice)
Directions
- Measure oatmeal and blend in a blender to a fine powder.
- Cream the butter and both sugars.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and soda.
- Add chocolate chips, grated Hershey Bar and nuts.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place 2-inches apart on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 375° or until golden.
I do not like to over blend my oatmeal – instead I like to leave a bit of texture to it…
I usually use 3-4 types of chocolate when I make these. Today I had semi-sweet chocolate chips, mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips and grated milk chocolate.
Cookie Dough. It’s a thing of beauty. Raw eggs, blah blah, I know, I know.
Let me introduce you to lunch…
If I am making these cookies to take somewhere, which works well given the monstrous size of the recipe, I like to make them fairly small. While people are sometimes hesitant to grab a giant cookie at a function or get together, a little cookie seems to always be acceptable.
You just can’t go wrong with milk and cookies.
Becky Huang says
These cookies are delicious even if I am mildly allergic to them. I still eat them at Neiman Marcus. Love them.
Briana says
These look delicious! I’m heading to the kitchen to make them right now…thanks for sharing! =)
Tres Delicious says
Looks so light and so healthy cookies. Is that perfect for a diet coke 🙂
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and your version looks fantastic!
Kimberly Chapman says
Good thing it was Diet Coke, eh? 😉
Jess Wakasugi {Life's Simple Measures} says
Omgosh, I made these cookies a while back (I’ve posted about them actually!) and they are by far my favorite cookie! So simple but the I think the ground up oatmeal just sets them apart. Love, love, love this cookie!
Liz says
Oh, how I LOVE this recipe! But can you believe my hubby can taste the oatmeal in these and is not a fan???? I may have to think of an excuse to bake some just for me!
Maris(In Good Taste) says
These are legendary! Thanks for sharingthe recipe
Mona says
Good story : ) I’ve never heard it before. As for the cookies, I must try these!
polwig says
Sounds like a decadent cookie to me… love the graded chocolate, oats and nuts. Will be making these soon