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    $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published on January 28, 2019 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    The famous $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe that has been an urban legend for over 70 years!
     
    Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe (aka the $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies) is part of an urban legend that has been around or over 70 years. The gist of the myth is that a woman bought this recipe from Neiman Marcus for $250, and when the store refused to refund her money, she decided to "share" the recipe with the world in an attempt to de-value the recipe.

    Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The story turned out to be false. You can check out Snopes for more information. And to make the story even more unbelievable, here's a quote from Neiman Marcus:

    An urban myth is a modern folk tale, its origins unknown, its believability enhanced simply by the frequency with which it is repeated. Our signature chocolate chip cookie is the subject of one such myth. If you haven't heard the story, we won't perpetuate it here. If you have, the recipe below should serve to refute it. Copy it, print it out, pass it along to friends and family. It's a terrific recipe. And it's absolutely free.

    Check out this archived post from Neiman Marcus for more details.

    Now while the origins of this recipe is an urban myth, the cookies themselves are the real deal. They are as good as my Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. If you love chocolate chip cookies as I do, make sure you give these a try. You won't be disappointed.

    Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    For more great recipes with Chocolate Chips, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Chewy Chocolate Ginger Molasses Cookies
    • Copycat Applebee's Blonde Brownies
    • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Cherry Chocolate Cake

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Unsalted Butter, Light Brown Sugar, White Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, All Purpose Flour, Instant Espresso Powder and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.

    🥣 How to make $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Preheat oven to 375°F.
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugars until fluffy.
    Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.
    Combine the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture.
    Fold in the chocolate chips.
    Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

    Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    The famous $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe that has been an urban legend for over 70 years!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15
    Calories 220 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
    • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 3 tablespoon White Sugar
    • 1 Egg
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder, Slightly Crushed
    • 8 oz Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugars until fluffy.
    • Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.
    • Combine the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 215IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 1.2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. GMa

      January 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      These cookies are outstanding. Easy to make and so delicious. You can make them when you are in a hurry as they do not take very long to whip them up. Will make them again and again especially for the grandkids.

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