I recently tried a new cookie recipe, because I’m not much of a baker. This was actually one of the harder challenges for me, because I cook more than bake (and I don’t do either extravagantly).
My problem with baking is that nothing I make turns out very pretty. And, part of me never wants to try sugar cookies or anything on Bakerella because everything seems difficult. And baking shouldn’t be difficult. My mom always made homemade cookies. And, she just whipped them up. Definitely didn’t seem difficult.
So, I decided to try something else. I’d been wanting to try the Neiman-Marcus cookies that my friend Stephanie posted on her blog. While she dispelled the myth that these are the same recipe used at the store, they looked mighty yummy.
And, considering that after baking them this morning, Ryan ate 5 or 6 of them, I think they must be yummy. You should try these, they are really delicious and quite simple (just the way I like it).
Neiman-Marcus Cookies
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups blended oatmeal
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
12 oz. chocolate chips
4 oz. Hershey Bar (grated) (found in baking aisle)
2-3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375*F. 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, Hershey Bar, and nuts. Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
(As an aside, isn’t the tablecloth lovely? My maid-of-honor Ashley gave this to us for our wedding with matching napkins. It’s one of the most beautiful things I own and it matches our curtains perfectly. Thanks, Ashley.)
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Adrianna says
Noone could ever come up with a better post, except you. The make a homemade holiday gift is 2 steps above this one. You have an awesome blog!
Marcy Tate says
I love this weeks cookie party. When am I ever going to find time to bake all these awesome cookies? I love your DIY parties. I am so impressed by some of these cookie recipes and I can’t wait to try some.
Leigh says
Okay, so I’m only a little late this time ;p
http://leedawn82.blogspot.com/2009/12/yum-diy-dare-cookie-exchange.html
I made missouri cookies- chocolate, oatmeal and peanut butter.
I think I’m caught up now, but good news- I’m ahead of the game for next week. Now I need to go comment on everyone’s past three creations.
Centsational Girl says
I’m so mad at you. I just gained 5 pounds looking at those cookies. So much for my November resolution to eat less chocolate.
Seriously though, I’m so bookmarking this recipe. It looks so fabulous !!
Stephanie says
whoop whoop thanks for the shout out!! weren’t they delicious?!
Jen @ homeinthecountry says
These look so yummy! Thanks for sharing!
ashley morgan says
Those look so delicious! I couldn’t get it together this week. I had zero time to bake, so I’ll be back next week for #4!
longbrakeliving says
Yum! Chocolate chip cookies with oatmeal are one of my favorite!
Carrie @ brick city love says
These look delish, Kim!! Yum.
{PS – I forgot to include your button but have updated my post. It now links back to this party.}
Brian and Ashley says
Our recipes are very similar- I love the mixture of the oatmeal with the chocolate- yum!
Emily says
OHHHH I want some now!!
Its So Very Cheri says
I have a cookie recipe called the Nieman Marcus Cookie that is totally different.
How Funny is that
Cheri
The DIY Show Off says
Hi Kim! I’m new to your blog! Love it! It’s so nice to meet you!
I joined the party but messed up. 🙁 Can you delete #18 (my first entry?) Great first impression, huh? I’m sorry!
Have a great week! Thanks for hosting such a fun party!
Roeshel
Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says
Yummy – those cookies look so good! I’ll take one 🙂
Freckles Chick says
They look almost too pretty to eat……almost.
Just like I almost planned our whole T-Day meal around the red wines I had picked out for the occasion. Almost.
Wha-what?! =]
Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! Mmmmm, being carted out in a wheelbarrow & chai tea lattes…my faves.
Jessica says
Those look delicious, Kimmy. And I want to try that recipe every time I see it floating around on e-mail.
Mmm….I do love me some Aunt Lanie chocolate chip cookies….she always make the best ones!
Jessica
Wendy says
Kim, Thank you again for hosting this party! I am so happy to have found your site and will also be a follower 🙂
I am having my annual Cookie exchange with my friends and neighbors in 2 weeks, so this is perfect! Excited to see all the great recipes!
Wendy
KellieBelle says
Very good, I’ll take one please!!
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
These look very yummy. I’ve never heard of blending oatmeal for cookies, but it sounds good to me! I’ll have to give these a try.