Neiman Marcus Mocha Cookies
Different from the urban myth Neiman Marcus Cookies (the ones with ground oatmeal), this recipe is adapted from a Neiman Marcus cookbook. They are regular chocolate chip cookies flavored with espresso powder. This recipe calls for less butter than most, so make sure to measure the flour with a light hand and use all of the chocolate called for in the recipe.
Servings 26 Cookies
Cost 5
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cool room temp (115 grams)
- 1 cup very tightly packed golden brown sugar (can use dark or a mixture of both) (220 grams)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (30 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder optional
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ to 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (measure with a light hand or weigh) (220 grams) -- best to weigh!
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars.
- Beat in espresso powder and vanilla.
- Add egg and beat until thoroughly smooth.
- Add dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Scoop into very large walnut sized balls. Flatten slightly.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until set and very slightly golden around edges.
- Alternatively, you can just bake them at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes.
