Oink Oink

Bonjour!  Ah, mes amis, it has been a hard week!  A mystery illness struck and has been the cause of cabin fever, insomnia, and a few other awful side effects.  All is now well and I am on the mend.  Unfortunately, on the mend means back at the desk (sigh). 

Stuck inside all weekend meant cooking to satisfy my inner piglet.  First stop, the apparently famous Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies.  Yes, they should be famous, because they are magnifique!  Thinking about renaming them so I get the credit....hm.

Happy Monday! 

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies


2 cups butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups sugar
5 cups blended oatmeal
4 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
24 oz. chocolate chips
1 8 oz. fine dark chocolate (grated)
4 eggs
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
3 cups chopped nuts (your choice)

Measure oatmeal and blend in a food processor to a fine powder. Cream the butter and both sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in the flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, and soda. Add chocolate chips, dark chocolate and nuts. Roll into balls and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet or drop by teaspoonful onto the cookie sheet.


Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or 10 to 12 minutes for a crispier cookie.

Makes enough for you, your family, and your entire neighborhood.