DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies are a renowned classic, famous for their warm, welcoming taste and texture served to guests at DoubleTree hotels worldwide. These cookies are beloved for their soft centers and crispy edges, packed with chocolate chips and the nutty richness of walnuts. What sets these cookies apart is the addition of a hint of lemon juice and cinnamon, which subtly enhance the cookie’s flavor profile. Perfect for an afternoon snack or a special treat, these cookies capture the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making them an irresistible indulgence for any cookie lover.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate and Nuts: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies are a deliciously nostalgic treat that captures the comforting flavors of home-baked cookies with a luxurious twist. Enjoy them warm for the ultimate cookie experience!
