Description

Soft and chewy Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies with crisp edges, rich chocolate flavor from semisweet and milk chocolate, and a subtle espresso note. Perfect for holidays, sharing, or treating yourself.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

1 (4-ounce) bar milk chocolate, grated

1 ½ cups chopped walnuts (optional)

1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Pulse the oats in a food processor or blender until they resemble coarse flour.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder (if using).
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
Fold in semisweet chocolate chips, grated milk chocolate, and walnuts if using.
Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Grind oats for the signature texture; skipping this results in chewier cookies.

Espresso powder deepens the chocolate flavor but can be omitted for a classic taste.

For nut-free cookies, simply omit the walnuts—texture remains hearty from the oats.

Add a slice of bread to the storage container to keep cookies soft.

Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 2 months; bake from frozen with 2 extra minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 310
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg