DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This classic DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe replicates the beloved cookies served at DoubleTree hotels. Featuring a soft and chewy texture with a perfect balance of sweetness from semi-sweet chocolate chips, toasted walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, these cookies are rich, buttery, and irresistibly delicious. Ideal for baking at home to enjoy freshly baked, hotel-style cookies anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (spoon & level method)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon (pinch)
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy—about 3 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the creamed mixture. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed and mix for another 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl sides to ensure thorough mixing.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: With the mixer on low, gradually add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Mix gently for about 45 seconds, being careful not to overmix to maintain cookie softness.
- Add Oats, Walnuts, and Chocolate Chips: Still on low speed, fold in the rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and semi-sweet chocolate chips just until evenly distributed through the dough.
- Portion and Bake: Using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 6 cookies per sheet to allow room for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets placed over a cooling rack for 1 hour. This ensures the cookies set properly and develop their signature chewy texture.
Notes
- Using freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a subtle brightness that enhances the flavor complexity.
- Do not overmix the dough once dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Chilling the dough briefly before baking can help control spread if desired.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or another preferred nut.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Keywords: DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip cookies, walnut cookies, chewy chocolate chip cookie, hotel-style cookies
