Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies
These cookies combine buttery sweetness, chewy oats, crunchy walnuts, and melty chocolate, offering a comforting twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats (not quick oats for best texture)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted for extra flavor, optional)
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or leave ungreased if you prefer a crisper bottom.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the old-fashioned oats, chopped walnuts, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving space for spread.
- Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and tops are lightly golden. Centers will still be soft.
- Let cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes to firm, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a nuttier profile, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 4–5 minutes, watching closely. Swap chocolate chips for chunks for bigger melting pockets. If gluten-free, consult chewy gluten-free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for oat and flour swaps.