Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

Meghan made these one time when we were visiting and they are just wonderful. I love the little kick that the espresso powder adds! This is supposedly the recipe Neiman Marcus uses for the *signature* cookies they sell in their stores.

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, softened
1 cup light Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp granulated Sugar
1 large Egg
2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 3/4 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp instant Espresso Coffee Powder
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet Chocolate Chips

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds.)

Beat in the egg and the vanilla for another 30 seconds.

In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds. Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips.

Using a 1 ounce scoop or a 2 tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, about 3 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 crisper cookie.

Yield:  About 2 dozen cookies.