Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies)

• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups (350 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

• Optional: 1 cup (100 g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.

4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. Add chocolate chips (and nuts): Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts.

7. Scoop onto baking sheet: Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake: 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly undercooked — they will set as the cookies cool.

9. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

• Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smoother dough.

• Don’t overbake — you want soft, chewy centers.

• You can double the chocolate chips for extra indulgence!