Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are best served hot and once they cool are actually a bit crispy. If you like softer cookies, bake for half the recommended time.

Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips


Preheat oven to 300ยบ
Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds)
Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds
In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds
Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips
Using a 1 ounce scoop or a 2 tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart
Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2 inch circle
Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges
Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie.


Yield:
2 dozen cookies

Neiman Marcus

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