This recipe has been the subject of a long-lasting urban legend. Supposedly a woman was so taken with the chocolate chip cookie at the Neiman-Marcus Zodiac Room that she begged the waiter for the recipe. He told her that there would be a charge of "two-fifty." "Fine," she said. But when she received her bill she was shocked to see the charge was $250, not $2.50. In revenge she mailed the recipe to everyone she knew.
Neiman-Marcus has always denied the story, and to prove it they have the recipe posted on their web site. I've made these several times and they are really good. The espresso powder supposedly intensifies the flavor of the chocolate. I know everyone is watching calories, but for that very reason sometimes it's really special to have a yummy and totally unnecessary sweet treat!
Neiman-Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 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 powder
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 300.
Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (about 30 seconds). Beat in the egg and vanilla extract for another 30 seconds.
In a mixing bowl, sift together dry ingredients and beat into butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds.
Stir in espresso powder and chocolate chips.
Using a 1-ounce scoop or a 2-tablespoon measure, drop the cookie dough onto greased cookie sheet about three 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.
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