Description
Recreate the iconic warm, thick, and chewy DoubleTree hotel cookies at home with this easy copycat recipe. Featuring browned butter for nutty depth and high-quality chocolate chunks, these cookies offer a perfect balance of crisp edges and soft centers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it turns golden amber and smells nutty (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heatproof bowl and cool for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the cooled browned butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chunks with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
- Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
- Scoop dough into 2-inch balls and place on baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
Notes
Browning the butter adds a nutty depth essential for the hotel-style flavor. Chilling the dough is non-negotiable to prevent excessive spreading. For best results, use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate bars chopped into chunks rather than chips. If using salted butter, reduce the added salt by half. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 26
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: DoubleTree cookies, copycat recipe, chocolate chip cookies, hotel style cookies, browned butter cookies, easy baking, dessert