Description

Recreate the iconic DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookies at home with this official recipe, once a top hospitality secret. Featuring rolled oats, a touch of lemon juice, and a low baking temperature, these cookies deliver the legendary chewy texture and rich flavor that’s delighted guests since 1986.

Ingredients

Scale

½ pound butter, softened (2 sticks)
¾ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Add eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Blend on low for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
On low speed, add flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix for exactly 45 seconds.
Remove bowl from mixer and stir in chocolate chips and walnuts using a wooden spoon.
Use a cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons of dough) to portion cookies onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 20-23 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 1 hour before serving or storing.

Notes

Bake at exactly 300°F and cool on baking sheet for a full hour for authentic texture. Use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing dry ingredients. For gifting or storing, layer with parchment paper in airtight containers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 310
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4.5g

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