Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

Max's sister sent this handwritten recipe for Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies to me when Max and I were engaged.

It took me a few times to get them right because I kept trying to make them using expired baking soda. Oops. Max had to stomach some interestingly prepared recipes at the beginning of our marriage, bless his heart. 

Fast forward to today, and Parker and I can practically make these cookies in our sleep. They are our go-to cookie: super classic, super delicious, with a "secret ingredient" and a little spin of my own. Ready to make a batch for yourself? 

Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugars, then beat in egg and vanilla with a hand mixer until light and fluffy (I use my KitchenAid stand mixer). 

In a medium bowl, combine dry ingredients, including this:

Instant Espresso Coffee

The secret ingredient! Instant espresso powder. It gives the cookies lots of depth and just takes them to the next level. Give the dry ingredients a stir.

Combine dry mixture and butter mixture. Add chocolate chips. Here's where I'm quirky - we don't have regular chocolate chips in the house. Ever. I always buy thesemini ones, and thesejumbo baking ones. So I use a combo of the minis and jumbos (half a cup of each) for these cookies!

Once the dough is ready, use a scooper to place on a greased baking sheet (or, use a silpat like I do!). Bake 8-10 minutes (I always cook for eight minutes because we like the cookies soft and a bit gooey inside).

Remove pan from oven, and place cookies on a baking rack to cool.

Resist the urge to eat every single one.

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup softened butter

1 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons sugar

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 3/4 cup flour

1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder

8 oz. chocolate chips

Directions

Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugars, then beat in egg and vanilla with a hand mixer until light and fluffy (I use my KitchenAid stand mixer). 

In a medium bowl, add dry ingredients and stir. Add dry mixture to butter mixture and combine. Add chocolate chips and stir until combined. Use a scooper to place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes and let cool on a baking rack. Serve with milk, of course!