I can't seem to recall where this recipe originated. It was definitely in one of my many cookbooks, and somewhere in the back of my mind it seems to be either Lynn Bedford-Hall or Ina Paarman. It appears to be a plain chocolate cake, but it is light and chocolaty and just melts in your mouth!
Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on Sat November 14, 2026 in Recipes.
Some time ago there was a viral article regarding the Neiman Marcus chocolate chip cookies, with someone sharing their secret recipe online.
The viral sharing of the Neiman Marcus recipe turned out to be a hoax, but the recipe makes a really good cookie!
Chocolate Chip Cookies (makes 140 cookies)
Ingredients:
- 500 g Butter, softened
- 2 c Brown sugar
- 2 c White sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla essence
- 4 c Flour
- 4 c Oatmeal, processed to a fine powder
- 1 t Salt
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 2 tsp Bicarb
- 680 g Chocolate chips
- 100 g Chocolate bar, chopped
- 3 c Chopped mixed nuts
Method:
- Preheat oven to 180° C.
- Cream butter and both sugars.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder and bicarb.
- Add chocolate chips, chocolate chips and nuts.
- Roll into balls approximately 2 Tbsp each.
- Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.
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