posted by blizlady 04-16-102 2:35 PM
Not Exactly Neiman Marcus Cookies
2 1/2 cups oatmeal (measure before blending)
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 package (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1 milk-chocolate candy bar (4 ounces), grated (preferably Hershey's, but any good chocolate will do)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
Process oatmeal in blender or food processor until oatmeal turns into fine powder. Set aside.
Blend butter with both sugars in large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and oatmeal. Stir in the chocolate chips, grated chocolate and nuts. Roll into balls and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen cookies.