Neiman Marcus $250 Chocolate Chip Cookies (RizzieFarms Version)

Instructions

1. Prep oven and pans Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line standard cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them to prepare for baking the 112 cookies.
2. Grind the oatmeal Measure 5 cups oatmeal and place the 5 cups oatmeal in a blender or food processor. Blend the 5 cups oatmeal to a fine powder and set aside; this will be combined with the 4 cups all-purpose flour later.
3. Cream butter and sugars In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups softened butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, and 2 cups packed brown sugar. Beat the 2 cups butter with the 2 cups granulated sugar and 2 cups brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla Add 4 large eggs to the butter–sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until the mixture of 4 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups brown sugar, and 2 cups butter is smooth and well combined.
5. Combine dry ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the 4 cups all-purpose flour, the 5 cups blended oatmeal, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until the dry mixture is evenly combined.
6. Mix dry ingredients into wet Gradually add the dry mixture of 4 cups flour, 5 cups blended oatmeal, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt into the creamed mixture of butter, sugars, 4 eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Beat just until a thick cookie dough forms and all dry ingredients are incorporated.
7. Fold in chocolate and nuts Add 24 ounces chocolate chips, 1 (8 ounce) grated Hershey’s bar, and 3 cups chopped nuts to the dough. Use a sturdy spoon or spatula to fold the 24 ounces chocolate chips, 8 ounces grated chocolate, and 3 cups nuts evenly into the cookie dough.
8. Shape cookie dough balls Roll the dough into 1- to 1 1/2-inch balls, using a spoon or scoop for uniform size. Place each dough ball about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets so the balls of dough have enough room to spread while baking.
9. Bake the cookies Bake the cookies in the preheated 350°F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers of the cookies are just set. Rotate the cookie sheets halfway through baking if needed for even browning.
10. Cool the cookies Remove the cookie sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pans for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the warm cookies to wire racks and allow the baked cookies to cool completely before storing.
11. Optional chocolate dipping If you wish to dip some cookies, melt 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips together with 2 tablespoons Crisco or vegetable shortening in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over warm (not boiling) water. Stir the 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons shortening until smooth. Dip cooled cookies halfway into the melted chocolate mixture, let excess drip off, and place on wax paper to set.