Creating Neiman Marcus Cookies can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
6. Fold in Chocolate and Nuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, oats, and chopped nuts if you are using them.
7. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of Neiman Marcus Cookies that are sure to impress!