Looking for a taste of travel while staying home? Whip up a batch of these Authentic DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe and take a virtual trip to one of these amazing destinations!
Do you have a taste for travel? Does it taste like chocolate chip cookies? For the first time ever, DoubleTree by Hilton is sharing the official bake-at-home recipe for their beloved and delicious chocolate chip cookie. That means you can create this warm and comforting treat in your very own kitchen.
Authentic DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Copycat recipes abound, but this is the real deal, direct from DoubleTree. Travelers know the joy of receiving this warm chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven, upon their arrival at DoubleTree hotels worldwide. Fans are pretty passionate about their DoubleTree cookies, and more than 30 million of these cookies are consumed every year.
“A warm chocolate chip cookie can’t solve everything, but it can bring a moment of comfort and happiness,” said Shawn McAteer, senior vice president and global head, DoubleTree by Hilton.
“We hope families enjoy the fun of baking together during their time at home, and we look forward to welcoming all our guests with a warm DoubleTree cookie when travel resumes.”
Watch the Official Recipe of the Signature DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie in action.
DoubleTree by Hilton is a fast-growing, global portfolio of nearly 590 upscale hotels with more than 135,000 rooms across 47 countries. For more than 50 years, DoubleTree by Hilton has continued to be a symbol of comfort for business and leisure travelers around the world, from welcoming guests with its signature warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, to serving the local community. DoubleTree by Hilton offers contemporary accommodations and amenities, including unique food and beverage experiences, state-of-the-art fitness offerings and meetings and events spaces. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. To make reservations, travelers may visit doubletree.com. Connect with DoubleTree by Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Here’s the recipe. Enjoy!
Authentic DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ pound butter, softened (2 sticks)
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch cinnamon
- 2 2/3 cups Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 3/4 cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl.
With mixer on low speed, add flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, blending for about 45 seconds. Don’t overmix.
Remove bowl from mixer and stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
Portion dough with a scoop (about 3 tablespoons) onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper about 2 inches apart.
Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and center is still soft.
Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for about 1 hour.
Notes
Cook’s note: You can freeze the unbaked cookies, and there’s no need to thaw. Preheat oven to 300°F and place frozen cookies on parchment paper-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake until edges are golden brown and center is still soft.
Recipe courtesy of DoubleTree by Hilton.
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