Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

I wrote a story on the blog about The Restaurants and Chefs of some of America's Legendary Department Stores. In the article I included the Legendary Dallas retailer, Neiman Marcus. I told the story of how their Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe made it in the hands of the American public. In the story I included the recipe for the famous cookie. I decided to post the cookie recipe separately from the story.

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies:

1/2 C (1stick) butter, softened

1 C light brown sugar

3 TBS granulated sugar

1 large egg

2 tsp vanilla

1 3/4 C all purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 salt

1 1/2 C semi sweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 tsp instant espresso coffee powder

Preheat oven to 300 degrees

Place the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar in the work bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.

Beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds until mixture is fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla for 30 seconds longer, until well combined.

In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add to the mixer, while beating on slow speed.

Beat for about 15 seconds, stir in the chocolate chips and espresso powder and mix for 15 seconds longer.

Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 

Using a 1 oz. cookie scoop or a 2 TBS measure, place the dough 3" apart.

Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into 2" circles; there should be room on the sheet for six to eight cookies at a time. Transfer to the oven in batches and bake for about 20 minutes or until the cookies are nicely browned around the edges. Bake for a little longer for crispier cookies.

Enjoy!

Peace in the Kitchen!