- First-ever release of the official DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for at-home bakers
- Iconic guest welcome experience now recreated beyond the hotel stay
- One of hospitality’s most beloved treats is enjoyed by 30M+ annually worldwide
MCLEAN, Va. - For the first time ever, DoubleTree by Hilton is sharing the official bake-at-home recipe for the beloved and delicious DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie, so at-home bakers can create the warm and comforting treat in their own kitchens.
The warm chocolate chip cookie welcome is synonymous with DoubleTree hotels worldwide, and travelers look forward to receiving one, fresh from the oven, upon their arrival.
Our cookies have a passionate fan following and a long history. More than 30 million are consumed every year, and the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie even became the first food to be baked in orbit during experiments aboard the International Space Station.
Copycat recipes have been shared online for years, but only now has Hilton released the official version to create at home.
DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie
Makes 26 cookies
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
- 1 3/4 cups chopped walnuts
- 2 2/3 cups Nestle Tollhouse semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- 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.
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.
WATCH: The Official Recipe of the Signature DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie
FAQ
The cookie is known for its soft, chewy texture and rich flavor, and is traditionally served warm to guests upon arrival at DoubleTree hotels worldwide.
More than 30 million DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies are enjoyed globally each year, making them one of the most recognized hospitality treats.
Yes, the newly released official recipe is designed for at-home bakers to recreate the authentic DoubleTree cookie experience.
The recipe is included in the press release on Stories From Hilton.
The recipe includes classic baking ingredients such as chocolate chips, oats, butter, sugar, and other pantry staples that contribute to its distinctive taste and texture.
