Description
These DoubleTree Cookies are a delightful, chewy treat inspired by the famous hotel cookie recipe. Featuring a perfect blend of rolled oats, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts, these cookies strike a balance between crunchy edges and soft centers, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
Add-ins
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1½ cups chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the cookies.
- Process oats and combine dry ingredients: Pulse the rolled oats in a food processor or blender until finely ground. In a medium bowl, mix the ground oats with all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, indicating proper aeration.
- Add wet flavorings and eggs: Beat in the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a cohesive batter.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Mix in add-ins: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, place heaping scoops of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown while the centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool the cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For authentic results, chill the dough for at least 1 hour before baking to enhance flavor and texture.
- These cookies freeze well both baked and unbaked, making them convenient for future enjoyment.
- Oats add a subtle texture that contributes to the chewy quality of the cookies.
