Great news! Today’s recipe is Chocolate chip cookie that is DoubleTree Hilton recipe for those who love the complimentary arrival and 4 pm cookies at DoubleTree Hilton hotels. They recently released their official secret recipe as a gesture to all their guests, who have to be at home during this pandemic. Although I have baked many variations of different chocolate chip cookies, definitely wanted to try this recipe. So glad I did, as the outcome was awesome and everybody loved it. I had a quick glance at the ingredients in the recipe, the main difference from what I normally use is the addition of rolled oats, powdered cinnamon, and lemon juice. I had all the required ingredients and was all set to bake them. It was great fun in the kitchen with my kids accompanying and giving me a hand as well.

As with baking cookies as always, all the ingredients need to be at room temperature beforehand. We baked some really big sized cookies in the first batch, immediately after mixing the dough. The rest we refrigerated for about 2 hours to make later. The second set tasted even better, it could be the refrigeration which helped to absorb and marinate all the ingredients. The detailed recipe is below. I would highly recommend this recipe, it is definitely a winner at our home!


Delicious chocolate chip cookie using the secret Double tree Hilton recipe
- 2 sticks butter room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tbsp
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp lemon juice freshly extracted
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon powder
- 2 cups chocolate chip cookies (I used Ghiradelli milk chocolate chips, original recipe asks for 2 2/3 cups of Nestle semi sweet chocolate chip cookies)
- 1 3/4 cups chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 300°F. Using a stand mixer cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes.
On low speed blend eggs, vanilla , lemon juice for 30 seconds and then at medium speed for 2 minutes until it is light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl as necessary.
Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and blend on low for 45 seconds .Do not over mix.
Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts using a spatula.
Using an ice cream scoop (about 3 tbsp) place the dough 2 inches apart.
Bake for 20 to 23 mins or until edges are golden brown and center is soft.
Cool on baking sheet for about an hour and then on the cooling rack.
The unbaked cookies can be frozen .They can be baked at another time without thawing.


Happy baking and have a good day!


43 Comments
Anonymous
May 19, 2020 at 3:41 pmTop Notch!!
InspiresNish
May 19, 2020 at 3:50 pmThank you very much!
Caz / InvisiblyMe
May 19, 2020 at 5:32 pmOh how I LOVE cookies and these look amazing Nisha! I’ve never tried refrigerating before baking, wouldn’t have even thought to do that. Can I ask, when you use cups, what size are you referring to, 250ml..? I have big cups at home 😂 Not that more cookies would be a bad thing, I could eat twice this amount quite happily!
InspiresNish
May 19, 2020 at 9:18 pmIf you love cookies Caz, this recipe is definitely a keeper and must-try .The US equivalent of a cup is 128 g or 4.5 oz .I looked up the ml equivalent and it is close to 240 ml .And yes refrigeration of the dough before baking does some wonders. I would love to hear if you try making them.Thank you for stopping by !
Smitha
May 19, 2020 at 5:58 pmWOAH! These cookies look amazing ! Bookmarking them Nisha
InspiresNish
May 19, 2020 at 9:20 pmSo wonderful to hear you are bookmarking this recipe .I would love to hear how they turned out if you try making them.Thank you Smitha!
Genesis Ron
May 20, 2020 at 9:14 amGood to know that works too! It was perfect the first time. I learn so much from you as well! Wow great post.
InspiresNish
May 20, 2020 at 3:02 pmThank you so much for stopping by and the wonderful comments , appreciate it!
Deeksha
May 24, 2020 at 11:28 amNisha, its raining so much and here these cookies… I need them!!
InspiresNish
May 24, 2020 at 3:00 pmI wish I could send it your way, Thank you for the comments Deeksha!
Holly
May 25, 2020 at 2:23 amNisha, these look incredible! I’ve shared on social media. I am a sucker for a delightfully gooey, yet firm on the sides chocolate chip cookie! Yours look simply divine.
Thank you for sharing this bit of sunshine for all of us to enjoy! ♥ Hoping you and your loved ones stay well sweet Nisha.
InspiresNish
May 26, 2020 at 1:36 amThank you so much dear Holly for the lovely comments and for sharing on social media, much appreciated! It is definitely my pleasure to share this delicious recipe. We are all doing well so far and hope the same with you and family as well. Take care !
Sumith
May 25, 2020 at 3:56 pmLoved this recipe! This could melt in the mouth. Amazing share Nisha
InspiresNish
May 26, 2020 at 1:40 amThank you so much Sumith, appreciate it! They were just great ,one would especially love the texture of it probably due to the addition of rolled oats and yes they do melt in the mouth. Just about perfect!
plantsandbeyond.com
May 26, 2020 at 2:39 pmOh goodness. So incredible your cookies look. I would not be able to resist. Nisha, is anything left? lol. I highly doubt it
InspiresNish
May 26, 2020 at 2:44 pmThank you so much Luda for the wonderful comment! They were irresistible indeed and you are right ,disappeared pretty fast 🙂
letscurry
June 3, 2020 at 4:22 pmNisha
What a lovely courtesy from the Hilton Hotel to reveal the recipe.
Those cookies are mouth-watering and what a perfect stack with some masala chai. Gosh, its raining in June!
InspiresNish
June 3, 2020 at 10:57 pmYes indeed very kind of them and we get to enjoy them at home. Indeed it is perfect with coffee or tea .Thank you so much, appreciate it!
Evelyn
June 30, 2020 at 5:17 pmVery nice post. I definitely love this site.
Continue the good work!
InspiresNish
August 12, 2020 at 2:50 amThank you so much for your kind comments!
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July 2, 2020 at 3:28 amLike!! I blog frequently and I really thank you for your content. The article has truly peaked my interest.
InspiresNish
July 3, 2020 at 10:07 pmThank you so much for your kind words .It really means a lot ,appreciate it!
Ai
September 16, 2020 at 2:59 amThese look soo delicious! Can’t beat a chocolate chip cookie!
InspiresNish
September 16, 2020 at 2:15 pmThank you so much for stopping by .They were indeed delicious and yes can’t beat a chocolate chip cookie for sure!
The Gourmet Country Girl
September 16, 2020 at 3:04 amThis cookie recipe reminds me of the cookies we’d bake for the pilots way back when I worked at the private aircraft terminal in Westchester Co, NY. The secret is the lemon juice. Just that little hint of brightness takes a normal cookie to gourmet cookie status. Yum!
InspiresNish
September 16, 2020 at 2:13 pmHow wonderful , that must have been exciting to work at the aircraft terminal and baking cookies for the pilots! The acidity from the lemon and the cinnamon in it must be doing some magic I guess, and as you rightly say taking it to a gourmet status . This recipe is a keeper for sure .I’m usually not a cookie fan but this one I can go on eating non-stop 🙂 Thank you so much for stopping by and the comments .
Angela
September 16, 2020 at 4:38 amI never put cinnamon in chocolate chip cookies before, a great twist!
InspiresNish
September 16, 2020 at 2:06 pmYes same here, this was the first time I added cinnamon as well . It really has some magic that kind of makes the cookie exceptional 🙂 Thank you so much for the comments and stopping by!
Anonymous
September 16, 2020 at 2:27 pmGood One !
InspiresNish
September 16, 2020 at 2:28 pmThank you so much!
Nart at Cooking with Nart
September 16, 2020 at 2:45 pmThese look so good! I could do with a few right now!
InspiresNish
September 16, 2020 at 3:05 pmThank you so much , they are really very tempting indeed !
LaRena
September 17, 2020 at 4:04 amOatmeal chocolate chip are a favorite at my house. I may have to make them for my family.
InspiresNish
September 17, 2020 at 1:20 pmWonderful that it’s a favorite at your home .I’m sure you will love these cookies .Enjoy! Thank you for stopping by!
Jacqueline
September 17, 2020 at 6:54 amI’ve never stayed at one of these Hilton hotels or had their cookies. It’s cool that they sent the recipe to guests who can’t travel right now! Lovely gesture. The cookies look delicious. On my to make list!
InspiresNish
September 17, 2020 at 1:18 pmYes it was a kind gesture indeed ! I always wondered what they had in their ingredients which made it so delicious and different , so glad to know it now:) Hope you will like it as much as we do. Thank you for stopping by and the comments.
Beth
September 18, 2020 at 3:27 amI love how these cookies didn’t rise too much, which makes it look like they came out just the right crispiness. How generous of the hotel to share the recipe!
InspiresNish
September 18, 2020 at 3:08 pmThank you so much Beth, yes the crispinesss was just about right . It was really generous of them to share their secret recipe indeed! Appreciate your comments.
Lathiya
September 21, 2020 at 10:12 pmMy kids love chocolate chip cookies. I will try this soon for them and for me.
InspiresNish
September 22, 2020 at 2:19 amYes dear Lathiya, pretty sure your kids and you will definitely love this . Thank you !
foodopium
September 23, 2020 at 7:10 pmChocolate Chip Cookie is always…best choice when it comes to cookies. My daughter will be the happiest person …:-) its a fab recipe.
InspiresNish
September 23, 2020 at 8:48 pmYes indeed chocolate chip cookies are indeed the best! Hope you and your daughter love it as much as we do! Many Thanks for stopping by!
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