Sybil Bruncheon’s “What’s Cookin’”… DoubleTree Hotels released their secret “Welcome Cookie” recipe:

DoubleTree Chocolate Cookie Recipe (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

                          1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract

                          ¼ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

                          2¼ cups flour

                          ½ cup rolled oats

                          1 teaspoon baking soda

                          1 teaspoon salt

                          Pinch of cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

                          2-2/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

                          1¾ cups chopped walnuts

Directions:    Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 

                     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. Blend 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.     

                      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. ENJOY!!!!

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