The DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is known for making big, warm cookies that smell incredible the moment they come out of the oven. They bake up soft in the center with crisp edges and plenty of melted chocolate throughout. The ground oats, dark brown sugar, and a little lemon juice give the dough a texture and flavor that is different from a regular chocolate chip cookie, and it is one of the reasons people enjoy making this recipe at home.
These cookies turn golden brown while staying thick and soft, and the chocolate melts into the dough in the best way. The recipe uses simple pantry ingredients, and the dough comes together easily in one bowl. If you enjoy warm cookies that feel comforting and a little nostalgic, this is a great recipe to keep around.
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There are chocolate chip cookies and then there is the PERFECT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE. This cookie dough has 3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips so that every bite is full of chocolate chip goodness.
The original recipe for Chocolate Chip DoubleTree cookies has roughly 20 chocolate chips in each cookie - that's a whole lot of chocolate chips and one delicious cookie!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Big, soft cookies with crisp edges and melted chocolate throughout
- Simple pantry ingredients that come together easily
- Ground oats add a little texture and make the cookies extra hearty
- Stays soft for days and tastes great warm or cooled
- Makes large bakery-style cookies that everyone enjoys
Ingredients in the DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
This recipe uses simple baking ingredients combined with oats and a blend of chocolate chips for that signature flavor. The ground oats in the dough help create the unique texture that sets these cookies apart from a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe.
- old-fashioned oats, ground
- all-purpose flour
- baking soda
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- unsalted butter, melted
- light brown sugar, packed
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- lemon juice
- eggs
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
How to Make DoubleTree Copycat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Pour the melted butter into a mixing bowl and use a hand mixer to mix in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and mix again.
- Add the old-fashioned oats to a large food processor and pulse until they become fine ground oats.
- Add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to the food processor and blend with the oats.
- Slowly add the oat mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
- Stir in the 3 cups of chocolate chips.
- Use a #20 medium cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) to scoop the cookie dough. Place the dough in a covered container and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the chilled dough balls about two inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake one sheet at a time.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers appear soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Results
- Use a food processor to grind the quick oats for better texture.
- Do not pack too much flour into the measuring cup. Spoon and level for accuracy.
- A cookie scoop keeps the dough balls consistent in size.
- Bake one test cookie to check baking time in your oven. Adjust the next time if needed.
- Let dough chill if you want thicker cookies.
- These famous cookies taste even better the next day.
Storing DoubleTree Cookies
Once the cookies have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They stay soft for several days and keep their rich flavor and chewy texture.
For longer storage, place the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Separate layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. The cookies freeze well for up to 3 months. When you are ready to enjoy them again, let them thaw at room temperature or warm them in the microwave for a few seconds for that warm cookie taste.
You can also freeze the unbaked dough. Scoop the dough into balls with a cookie scoop and place them in a freezer-safe bag. When you are ready to bake, set the dough on the counter while the oven preheats. Bake as directed, or until the edges turn golden brown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the secret ingredient in DoubleTree cookies?
The secret ingredient in DoubleTree cookies is the addition of lemon juice. The lemon juice creates that delicious chewy texture in the DoubleTree Hotel cookies and it also creates a nice balance to this chocolate chip overloaded cookie.
What is the history behind DoubleTree cookies?
If you've been to a DoubleTree hotel then it's quite possible you've had DoubleTree cookies. They have a cherished history dating all the way back to the original days of the hotel. In the 1980's the hotel brand greeted their guests with a warm chocolate chip cookie later to be widely known as the DoubleTree cookie. Over the years, these perfect cookies have become so popular that every guest is greeted with a freshly-baked cookie. They're so popular in fact, that guests can purchase these famous cookies to take home with them.
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookies Copycat (DoubleTree Cookies)
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats - ground
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter - melted
- ¾ cup light brown sugar - packed
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Pour the melted butter into a mixing bowl and stir in the brown sugar and the granulated sugar using a hand mixer.
- Add the eggs at a time and combine.
- Next, add the vanilla extract and the lemon juice
- Prepare the dry ingredients by adding the old-fashioned oats to a large food processor and pulsing them until they turn into ground oats.
- Add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to the food processor and blend the ingredients together
- Slowly add the oat mixture to the wet ingredients and mix well
- Stir in the 3 cups of chocolate chips.
- Scoop the cookie dough using a #20 medium cookie scoop (about 3 tbsps), place them in a covered container, and chill the cookie dough for at least 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the chilled balls of dough two inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake one sheet at a time.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Do not overbake, the edges should be golden brown and the centers should be soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool for about 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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