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The $250 Neiman Marcus Cookie

The rumored recipe for Neiman Marcus cookies, which was passed around via email for years, and later debunked by the company. These cookies are made with ground oats, chocolate chips, grated chocolate and chopped walnuts.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups rolled oats
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ 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
  • 4 ounces milk chocolate grated or finely chopped
  • 1½ cups chopped walnuts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Blend the oats in a food processor or blender to a fine powder. In a medium bowl, whisk together the blended oats with the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the flour mixture, beating just until incorporated. With a rubber spatula, fold in the chocolate chips, grated chocolate and walnuts.
  4. Roll the dough into 2-ounce balls (or about 2 heaping tablespoonfuls worth) and place about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake one sheet at a time until the edges are set but the center still looks undone, about 10 minutes. Cool the cookies completely on the baking sheets. The cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days (they can also be frozen for up to 2 months).

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 84mg (4%) Potassium 163mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 84mg 4%
Potassium 163mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.