On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, DoubleTree by Hilton celebrates the warm welcome that has become synonymous with the brand: an original, warm DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie at every check in.
To celebrate this holiday, DoubleTree by Hilton is once again inviting both travelers and local community members to stop by any DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in the U.S. on August 4 to enjoy a complimentary DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie – no reservation required.
But while the cookie’s soft texture, oats and abundance of chocolate chips have earned a loyal following for decades, one ingredient often surprises even the biggest fans.
The secret? Lemon juice.
¼ teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice is mixed into the dough, helping create the distinctive flavor and texture that have made the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie a beloved part of the travel experience. The ingredient may seem unexpected, but it plays a small, but important, role in the recipe’s well-known flavor.
It remained one of the cookie’s best-kept secrets for years until DoubleTree by Hilton publicly released the official recipe in 2020, surprising home bakers everywhere. Along with classic ingredients like butter, brown sugar, rolled oats and walnuts, the recipe revealed the unexpected addition that had many cookie enthusiasts doing a Double(Tree) take. See the full recipe at the link below.
“Guests are always intrigued when they learn freshly squeezed lemon juice is part of the DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie recipe,” said Drew Iddings, global brand leader, DoubleTree by Hilton. “It’s a small ingredient, but it’s become one of the most talked-about details when we unveiled the recipe behind the famous cookie that has welcomed guests for decades.”
Don’t believe it? Try it yourself! Whether you’re checking in, stopping by on a road trip or simply curious about the cookie’s famous secret ingredient, National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day offers the perfect excuse to enjoy a warm treat.
