Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe
If you have a sweet tooth, you will love this Neiman Marcus Cookie Recipe. These cookies are soft, chewy and full of chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat. This helps prevent sticking and ensures even baking.
Cream the Butter and Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes 2–3 minutes with a hand mixer.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Mix in the eggs, one at a time. Then add the vanilla extract. Beat until all ingredients are combined and the mixture looks smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Make sure everything is evenly mixed to avoid lumps in your dough.
Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Use a spatula or mixer on low speed. Mix until just combined. Overmixing can make cookies tough.
Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts
- Add chocolate chips and nuts if using. Stir with a spatula until evenly distributed. This is the part where the cookies start to look like they belong in a bakery.
Scoop the Dough
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion dough onto the baking sheet. Leave 2 inches between cookies so they spread evenly while baking.
Bake the Cookies
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cookies should look golden at the edges but soft in the center. They will continue to firm up after cooling.
Cool the Cookies
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then transfer to a cooling rack. Cooling helps them set without becoming hard.
Serve and Enjoy
- Once cooled, serve the cookies with milk, coffee or tea. Watch them disappear quickly—they are that good!
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Replace semi-sweet chocolate with milk or dark chocolate for variety.
- Add a teaspoon of instant coffee powder to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Swap walnuts with pecans, almonds, or leave nuts out completely.
- Sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt on top for a gourmet touch.