DoubleTree Hotel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) butter (softened)
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) brown sugar
• firmly packed
• 4 eggs
• 2-1/2 tsp (12.5 ml) vanilla
• 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
• 3 cups (700 ml) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) old fashioned oatmeal
• uncooked
• 3/4 tsp (4 ml) baking soda
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground cinnamon
• 3 cups (700 ml) semi sweet chocolate chips - Giardelli
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees (200 C.).
2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Place the butter in a large bowl and cream lightly with an electric mixer.
4. Add the sugars and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Add the vanilla and lemon juice and mix well.
7. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
8. Add to the creamed butter mixture and stir well to blend.
9. Add chocolate chips and walnuts and stir to combine.
10. Using a 1/4 cup (60 ml) measure or a 2 oz (56 grm) ice cream scoop, drop the batter on the parchment-lined pans, leaving 2-3 inches between each cookie.
11. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
12. Remove from parchment and cool on wire racks.