Neiman Marcus Cookies Recipe
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4.9
Neiman Marcus Cookies Recipe
Description
The Neiman Marcus Cookies Recipe starts with creaming soft unsalted butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy, forming a rich base for the dough. Incorporating a single egg and vanilla extract adds moisture and flavor, while the mix of baking powder, baking soda, and salt ensures proper rise and balanced taste in the flour mixture. Folding in semi-sweet chocolate chips gives a classic chocolate-and-sugar cookie character. Baking at 300°F for 15-18 minutes, or until edges begin to brown, yields a cookie with tender centers and slightly crisp edges. Lower oven temperature helps avoid overbaking and keeps the texture soft rather than crispy throughout. The dough balls sized around two tablespoons create generous cookies with even baking.
These cookies work well as a casual treat with milk or coffee and suit sharing or packing for snacks. Their moderate sweetness and chocolate presence make them appealing to a broad audience. For less crispy outcomes, lining cookie sheets with mats or parchment paper is recommended.
Notes suggest original baking time of 20 minutes was reduced to avoid overbaking. Using this shorter time frame will help maintain softness. Adjusting parchment use can also moderate cookie crispness.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter soft, unsalted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large 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 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300F degrees and lightly grease cookie sheets*
- In a medium bowl beat together the butter and sugars until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Carefully mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture.
- Turn off the mixer and stir in the chocolate chips.
- Form the dough into balls about 2 tablespoons in size and place at least 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until you see the edges starting to brown.**
Notes
- Using parchment paper or baking mats reduces cookie crispness if desired.
- Watch bake time carefully; baking for 20 minutes may overcook these cookies.
- Shape dough into balls about 2 tablespoons each, spacing them at least 2 inches apart.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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