DoubleTree Cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookie) + Video
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DoubleTree Cookies are warm chocolate chip cookies given to hotel guests. Make this official DoubleTree cookie recipe from the hotel to enjoy them at home! You’ll love the flavor of this warm chocolate chip cookie recipe. I was hooked the first time I made it!
If you’ve ever stayed at one of the DoubleTree Hilton Hotels, you probably have fond memories of the warm cookies they share with their guests.
They are simply unforgettable.
There’s nothing like having a warm cookie waiting for you upon arrival, and this is one of those copycat recipes that hit the mark.
Luckily you don’t have to go and book a reservation at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel to get their famous Doubletree cookies.
I’m giving you the exact steps and the simple ingredients needed to make this famous recipe right at home.
The next time that you’re craving fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, these gooey cookies need to be your go-to.
It’s sure to be one of your favorite cookie recipes and really does taste like the real deal! They’re famous cookies for good reason!
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DoubleTree Cookies
DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies include rolled oats, Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts.
They are chewy and delicious warm from the oven or at room temperature. Once you’ve tried one, you’ll understand why they are world-famous!
You can never have too many homemade cookie recipes!
Try my 4-Ingredient Peanut Blossom Cookies or White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies the next time you’re craving a sweet treat!
Or, if you want to make somthing fun for, say, a kid’s party, try my Percy Jackson’s Blue Chocolate Chip Cookies!
DoubleTree Cookie Secret Ingredient
There are plenty of amazing chocolate chip cookie recipes out there, so you may be wondering what makes DoubleTree Cookies so special.
Well, the secret is out. There is a tiny bit of freshly squeezed lemon juice in them!
The lemon juice reacts with the baking soda, making the cookies a bit lighter and chewier.
This is literally how they make the best chocolate chip cookie! And now you know and have the original recipe to make at home!
DoubleTree Cookie Recipe Notes
- Soften the butter. It should be soft enough to leave an indent of your finger when pressed. However, if it’s too soft (or melted), your cookies will be flat.
- Use the right oats. Look for rolled oats, sometimes labeled old fashioned oats. Don’t substitute quick oats or your cookies may end up dry instead of chewy.
- Take your time. Really make sure the butter and sugar are properly creamed — the mixture should be light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Don’t overmix. Mix in the dry ingredients just until there are a few streaks of flour. Those will get incorporated when folding in the chocolate chips and nuts.
Kitchen Essentials You’ll Need
- Stand Mixer to mix the dough
- Bowl of a stand mixer or a mixing bowl
- Cookie scoop (or an ice cream scoop)
- Baking Pan (cookie sheet) – a standard jelly roll pan works perfectly for this cookie recipe.
- Silpat Mats or parchment paper are perfect for baking cookies. Just line the baking sheet, and your cookies will never stick to the pan again!
- Cooling Racks
Recipe Variations
This recipe is the one and only original, used by DoubleTree Hotels. But, you can certainly make some modifications if you prefer!
Adjust the batch size
Sometimes, it can just be too tempting to have dozens of DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies in the house.
Use a different flavor of chips
Make Double Tree cookies with white chocolate, peanut butter, or butterscotch chips instead!
Nut free option
While chopped walnuts are traditional, you can leave them out if you have a nut allergy. For a crunch without using nuts, try pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
Storage and Freezing
Once cooled, DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies can be stored at room temperature for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
You can also freeze the baked cookies for up to 6 months. I recommend adding a piece of freezer paper between the layers.
Want to freeze the dough for any time baking?
Place scoops of DoubleTree cookie dough on a baking sheet that’s lined with parchment paper.
Then, place the entire sheet pan in the freezer. Once the balls are frozen solid, you can layer them in an airtight container or put them in a freezer bag.
Then, just take out as many as you need and bake them according to the recipe — no need to thaw!
This way, you can enjoy a warm DoubleTree cookie whenever you want one.
Double Tree Cookies FAQ
No. This cookie dough does not need to be chilled before you bake it. That means you can have your warm DoubleTree cookies even sooner! Talk about another reason why it’s a great recipe! You can start baking the first batch of these warm Doubletree chocolate chip cookies once you make the dough! Roll the dough balls, and bake!
The original DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies are not gluten-free, but you can easily adjust the recipe when making them at home!
For gluten-free Double Tree cookies, substitute the all-purpose flour with a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend.
You bet! If you make a large batch of this Doubletree chocolate chip cookies recipe, put them in the freezer. The best part about frozen cookies is that you can thaw them quickly and have a taste of home whenever you get the craving.
Freezing some for later is also a great option for welcoming guests to your home with this secret recipe. It’s up to you to decide to share the recipe for these Doubletree hotel chocolate chip cookies or not.
There’s no problem keeping these signature cookies a secret if it’s your favorite thing to make and enjoy!
I always double the recipe when I make these cookies because it’s my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. The crisp edges with lots of chocolate in the middle have me grabbing a cookie for each hand every time I pass through the kitchen!
Trust me when I say that these iconic Doubletree cookies are delicious on their own, but if you wanted to add some sort of topping, you could. Drizzling some melted milk chocolate on top of the chewy cookie would be a good idea, or even putting little bits of chocolate on top, too. It’s a change to the original recipe – but it sounds like a good change!
Enjoy!
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DoubleTree Cookies (Chocolate Chip Cookie) + Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, 2 sticks, 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 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 the 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.
Video
Donna’s Notes
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published May 2020. Updated and republished March 2025
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These look delicious! Where is the video?
Look at the top of the page. Enjoy and let us know how it goes.
The video for the Doubletree chocolate chip cookies will not play on my phone.
Do you have to use stand mixer
I never have lemons in my house, but do have bottled lemon juice. Can that be used?
Thank you.
Hi anonymous. Me too I didn't have lemons in my house but I did have bottled lemon juice. It does work it doesn't affect taste change anything really.
I will never go back to store bought cookie or cake mixes again after finding your recipes. These are my new go-to cookies! Everyone at my work loved them!
Where is the recipe?
The best chocolate chip cookie ever!! Reminds of the Doubletree cookie for sure!
I will be giving these to my neighbors on their Christmas platter. Thanks Donna!
These cookies are THE BEST! You can also use chopped macadamia nuts! YUM!
this recipe was a breeze to make, and the DoubleTree cookies turned out simply divine! ๐ช
Hi Kaylee!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
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Devlyn
donna’s recipes never disappoint! I added a pinch more cinnamon to these cookies, and they turned out even more flavorful. 5 stars! ๐
Hi Elliott!
We’re so glad you enjoyed!!
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Donna and Chad’s recipes from The Slow Roasted Italian never disappoint, and this one is no exception. ๐
Hi Jonathan!
We’re so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!
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Devlyn