The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

Anybody who's checked into a Doubletree knows that the cookie is the best part of the stay. Grab the recipe and make your home feel as luxurious as a hotel for the day.
1 1/2 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Place the butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add the white and brown sugar and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
With the mixer running, add the eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated before adding the next one.
Add the vanilla and lemon juice and mix well.
In another bowl, mix together the flour, oatmeal, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly add the flour mixture to the egg mixture.
Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts by hand and mix well.
Drop 1/4-cup size dollops of the batter on the baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake at 375 degrees F for 13-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from the baking sheets and let cool on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. These cookies also freeze well.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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reviews & comments
February 18, 2008
I was so excited to find this recipe because I absolutely *love* doubletree hotel cookies. I followed the recipe exactly, but when I baked them (without chilling the dough), they spread a LOT and the sides were definitely crisp. Also, they aren't the same color as the double tree cookies. However, the taste is exactly the same and I can't stop eating them. Next time, I would add more oatmeal and flour (an extra 1/4 cup each), and I would also decrease the amount of white sugar by maybe 1/4 cup. Hopefully this will help with the spreading and the appearance.
March 3, 2003
these are absolutely wonderful. i used 2 bags of chocolate chips and deleted the nuts. just personal preference.