Love Potions – The Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

At the recent Taste of Beverly Hills sponsored by Food and Wine magazine, attendees were treated to the famous Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie served in stylish silver purses. Not only did we receive this yummy delight, but along with the tote, they shared their secret recipe for us to try at home.

Ingredients

1/2 cup [1 stick] butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds). Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds. In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter at low speed for about 15 seconds. Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips. Using a 1-ounce scoop or 2-tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2-inch circle. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges. Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie. Makes 2 dozen cookies.

Hint: Sneak one in his briefcase or leave one on his pillow at nighttime.

Love Potions – The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie

Who doesn’t love a great chocolate chip cookie? Chocolate chip cookies probably bring back the most childhood memories and of course, if you’ve ever tried them, Mrs. Field’s chocolate chip cookies are the absolute best!

So what’s a cookie cravin’ girl to do when she can’t get a hold of Mrs. Field’s delectable delights? That’s right! Pull out the cookie sheet and make your own!
Todd Wilbur of the fabulous website Top Secret Recipes creates perfect clones of famous brand name products. And luckily, he has a clone recipe for Mrs. Field’s chocolate chip cookies!

So grab that spatula, mixing bowl, and bake the best chocolate chip cookies that money can buy!  Nibble on a few with your latest cyber-date and soon you will be in cookie heaven!

Love Potion contributed by Heather Jumah, Wealth, Success, and Women.