Experience the delight of the iconic DoubleTree Hotel's chocolate chip cookies right at home. These cookies are known for their soft and chewy texture, loaded with rich chocolate chips and nuts. Recreate the beloved cookie recipe from the DoubleTree Hotel with this easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy them as a sweet treat or as a gift for family and friends. These cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Grind the rolled oats in a food processor or blender until fine.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and eggs to the butter-sugar mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Using an ice cream scoop or a spoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is still slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The DoubleTree Hotel gives warm cookies to guests upon check-in since the early 1990s.
The secret ingredient in the hotel's cookies is a pinch of lemon juice, which balances the sweetness of the dough.
The recipe has been a closely guarded secret for years, until it was shared with the world in 2020.