Doubletree began giving out chocolate chip cookies in the early 1980s.

Doubletree Hotel's Cookies

3 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup old-fashioned (rolled) oats

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cups butter

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

4 large eggs

2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon juice

3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
3. With an electric mixer, cream butter in large bowl. Add both sugars and beat on medium for 2 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lemon juice and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour mixture, mixing well. Add chocolate chips and nuts and stir to just combine.
4. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls on non-stick baking pans, 2 to 3-inches apart.
5. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Cool; transfer to wire racks and cool completely. Store in tightly sealed container.

Makes 3 dozen.