Neiman Marcus Cookies – Chewy, Nutty & Decadently Sweet

The Neiman Marcus Cookies are the epitome of classic chocolate chip cookies, offering the perfect balance of chewiness and crisp edges. With a mix of semi-sweet chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chunks, and toasted nuts, these cookies are both substantial and satisfying. The addition of old-fashioned rolled oats gives them a hearty structure, while the sweet flavor from brown sugar and granulated sugar blends perfectly with the rich butteriness. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store the dough balls in the freezer for later, these cookies will become a family favorite. They’re ideal for holiday baking, gifting, or enjoying during casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

• 4 sticks (32 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 cups (425 grams) packed light brown sugar
  
  

• 4 large eggs, beaten
  
  

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
  

• 4 cups (480 grams) all-purpose flour
  
  

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
  

• 2 teaspoons baking soda
  
  

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  
  

• 5 cups (400 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
  
  

• 24 ounces (680 grams) bittersweet chocolate chips (such as Ghirardelli 60% cacao)
  
  

• 8 ounces (227 grams) Hershey’s chocolate bars, broken into chunks
  
  

• 3 cups (360 grams) roughly chopped walnuts, pecans, or a combination (optional)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and position two racks close to the center.
   
   

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with both the granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
   
   

3. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until combined.
   
   

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   
   

5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula until fully combined.
   
   

6. Stir in the old-fashioned rolled oats, followed by the chocolate chips, Hershey's chocolate chunks, and optional nuts.
   
   

7. Shape the dough into golf-ball-sized mounds, placing them about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
   
   

8. Bake for 8-9 minutes, until the tops are just golden and the cookies are still soft in the center.
   
   

9. Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving, based on 24 cookies)

• Calories: 265 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 26.9g
  
  

• Protein: 4.1g
  
  

• Fat: 15.9g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 9.1g
  
  

• Sodium: 180mg
  
  

• Potassium: 140mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2.5g
  
  

• Sugar: 17.3g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 38mg