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    $250 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Published by Rodney on January 28, 2019 - Jump to Recipe - 2 Comments

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

    cookie dough on baking sheet

    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 devalue the recipe.

    cookies fresh out of the oven

    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, and pass it along to friends and family. It's a terrific recipe. And it's absolutely free.

    Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Check out this archived post from Neiman Marcus for more details. Now while the origins of this recipe are an urban myth, the cookies themselves are the real deal.

    Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    They are as good as my Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies. If you love chocolate chip cookies as much as I do, make sure you give these a try. You won't be disappointed.

    Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this 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 Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 375°F.
    In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the two sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.
    In another bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips.
    Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased or parchment-lined cookie sheet.
    Bake for 14 to 16 minutes.
    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    📖 Recipe

    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 4 votes
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    Prep TimePrep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook TimeCook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total TimeTotal Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Author Rodney
    Servings 24
    Calories 166 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing
    • Baking Sheet
    • Wire Rack

    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
    • 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the two sugars until fluffy. Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.
      ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar, 3 tablespoon White Sugar, 1 Egg, 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • In another bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips.
      ½ teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 ¾ Cups All Purpose Flour, 1 ½ teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder, 8 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
    • Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet.
    • Bake for 14 to 16 minutes.
    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 133IUCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg

    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. 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.

      Reply
    2. BETSY PADILLA

      March 27, 2023 at 11:58 am

      Yummylicious

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