How to Make DoubleTree Cookies
The Legendary Hotel Cookie You Can Bake at Home

There’s something magical about checking into a DoubleTree hotel and being greeted with a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie. It's a comfort many travelers cherish. The good news? You don’t need to book a hotel stay to enjoy that same delicious treat. Hilton has officially released the original recipe for their famous cookies, and now you can recreate the magic right in your own kitchen.

Here’s how to make the iconic DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies—crispy on the edges, chewy in the center, and absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

• ½ pound (2 sticks) butter, softened

• ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

• ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract

• ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup rolled oats

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Pinch of cinnamon

• 2 ⅔ cups (Nestle) semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 ¾ cups chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Cream the butter and sugars:
   In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add wet ingredients:
   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until fully combined.

3. Mix dry ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.

4. Add the stars of the show:
   Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts by hand. This ensures the dough doesn’t get overworked and keeps the nuts and chips evenly distributed.

5. Chill the dough (optional but recommended):
   For best results, refrigerate the dough for a few hours or overnight. This helps develop deeper flavors and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.

6. Preheat oven and scoop:
   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into generous balls (about 3 tablespoons each) and place them a couple of inches apart.

7. Bake to perfection:
   Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers still look slightly soft. Don’t overbake—they’ll continue to set as they cool.

8. Cool and enjoy:
   Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about an hour (if you can wait that long), then enjoy the soft, chewy, chocolatey magic.

Tips for Success

• Use real butter—no substitutions. It gives the cookies their rich flavor and perfect texture.

• Don’t skip the lemon juice. It’s not enough to make the cookies lemony, but it balances the sweetness and enhances the chocolate flavor.

• Oats are key. Even if you’re not a fan of oatmeal cookies, the rolled oats add an irresistible chewiness and depth.

Final Bite: How to Make Doubletree Cookies at Home

There’s a reason DoubleTree cookies have become legendary—they’re simply one of the best chocolate chip cookies out there. Now that you know the secret, you can treat yourself (and your guests) to that warm, welcoming experience anytime. Bake a batch, share a few, and keep some stashed away for when you need a little cookie comfort.

Happy baking!