Better Than Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies ★★★★★ 478

Did you know that when you stay at a DoubleTree hotel, they give you warm (ginormous) chocolate chip cookies at check-in? I know this, of course, because I’ve stayed at DoubleTree many times over the course of my life. But the funny thing is, I forget EVERY TIME. So when I’m checking in and they hand me warm cookies, it’s like a sweet surprise. I’m not sure if they have a mix that they distribute to each hotel or if the hotel chef bakes up a new batch every day, but there’s a warming drawer at the front desk so you’re assured nice warm and gooey cookies along with your room key.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup unsalted butter melted
• 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups chocolate chips use your favorite kind
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

• Place oats in a small food processor or blender and grind until they turn powdery. Place them in a medium sized bowl and whisk in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
• Stir together melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. (No mixer needed - just use a wooden spoon or spatula!) Stir in vanilla, lemon juice, and eggs. Stir until smooth, then stir in flour mixture. Mixture may be slightly lumpy because of the ground oats. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.
• Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Scoop 1/4 cupfuls of the dough into balls and place on the cookie sheet. You do not need to space them; this is just for chilling. Cover well with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or overnight before baking.
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Place cookies well spaced on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Slightly depress each ball with the palm of your hand.
• Bake for 13-17 minutes. Do not over bake - these are best a bit under done.

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