The Real Chocolate Chip Cookies ( Neiman Marcus ) Copycat

• unsalted butter, softened↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• granulated sugar↗3 tablespoons
• large egg↗1
• vanilla extract↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• flour↗1 3⁄4 cups
• instant coffee, slightly crushed↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• semi-sweet chocolate chips↗8 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream the butter with the sugars until fluffy.

2. 2

   Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract.

3. 3

   Combine the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture.

4. 4

   Stir in the chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Drop by large spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.

6. 6

   Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or 10-12 minutes for a crispier cookie.