"An urban myth is
a modern folk tale, its origins unknown, its believability enhanced
simply by the frequency with which it is repeated. Our signature
chocolate chip cookie is the subject of one such myth. If you
haven't heard the story, we won't perpetuate it here. If you
have, the recipe below should serve to refute it. Copy it, print
it out, pass it along to friends and family. It's a terrific
recipe. And it's absolutely free." - Recipe courtesy Neiman
Marcus.
The Real
Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter,
softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, slightly crushed
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- Cream the butter with
the sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and the
vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients
and beat into the butter mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Drop by large spoonfuls
onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10
minutes, or 10 to 12 minutes for a crispier cookie.
Makes 12 to 15 large cookies.
Recipe provided courtesy
of Neiman Marcus.
