The Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie
(free for the taking)

By Cynthia Bowan


1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar, packed
3 T. sugar
1 egg
2 T. vanilla
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. instant espresso powder, slightly crushed
8 oz. semisweet chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and beat into butter mixture. Stir in chips. Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or 10-12 minutes for a crispier cookie. Makes 12-15 large cookies.