The REAL Neiman Marcus Cookies

Kyle Haas

copycat cookies dessert

The legendary chocolate chip cookie with a hint of espresso — no urban-legend price tag attached


Servings

24

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Calories


Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1¾ cups flour
  • 1½ tsp instant espresso powder, slightly crushed
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Cream the butter with both sugars until fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture.
  4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, until just golden at the edges.

  Chef's Tips

The slightly crushed espresso powder is what sets these apart — don't skip it. Bake at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until just set.