DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookies [CRUMBSHOT]

These cookies went viral last year when DoubleTree Hotels released their much-coveted (and then secret) recipe when the world shut down due to COVID-19. I thought the gesture was admirable and it’s regrettable that it took me over a year to actually give the recipe a try. Big disclaimer: I’ve never had the real cookies yet so I’m judging these as a blank slate and purely on taste. I followed the recipe to a tee using weight measurements to ensure accuracy, save for the brand of chocolate chips. DoubleTree specifically called for Nestle Tollhouse chips, but I didn’t have any at hand.

My review: 9/10. These were phenomenal. Although there were a few ingredients that caught my attention (lemon juice, rolled oats), this cookie provided a coherent, well-balanced bite. There’s a noticeable crisp on the edges but it gets much softer and chewier towards the center. The oats and cinnamon rounded out the sweetness without taking away its classic “Americana” taste. I gave it a 9 because I personally prefer thicker and almost crisp-free cookies. If you’re a fan of the thinner variety, then this would unmistakably be a 10.

Recipe available at https://newsroom.hilton.com/static-doubletree-reveals-cookie-recipe.htm