Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Cacao Nibs

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. This is a very heavy dough and mixes best in a stand-mixer.

Step 2

Grate the 4 oz. chocolate bar over a large plate. The grated chocolate is light and tends to scatter so use something like a pie plate that has sides to it. Set aside.

Step 3

In a food processor grind the oatmeal to a medium to fine grind, then pour the oats into a medium-sized bowl and add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

Cream the softened butter and the white and brown sugars together over medium speed until smooth and creamy

Step 5

Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined, scraping the bowl and remixing until you have a smooth mixture.

Step 6

Add in the oatmeal flour mixture along with the grated chocolate, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, and pecans. Beat on a low speed to slowly incorporate all the ingredients.

Step 7

Scoop out the cookie dough with a cookie scoop of a tablespoon on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 10 minutes until the cookies are golden brown

Step 8

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack until cool. Store in an airtight container for several days.