Description
Craving a cookie that stays chewy, holds its shape in thinner air, and still delivers that melt-in-your-mouth, peanut butter-meets-chocolate magic? These High Altitude Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are exactly that. Tailored for bakers living 3,000 feet or higher, they bring perfect texture and rich flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
30 chocolate kisses or chocolate ganache dollops
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, beat together the unsalted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2. Mix in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a cohesive dough forms.
4. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls (you should get around 30 cookies). Roll each ball in granulated sugar and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
5. Bake at 350°F for 9-10 minutes. The tops should crack slightly, and the edges will be just golden.
6. Remove cookies from the oven and immediately press a chocolate kiss or spoon a ganache swirl into the center of each cookie. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use a room-temperature egg to ensure better incorporation.
Make sure to press the chocolate in *immediately* after baking so it adheres well.
Let cookies cool fully before storing to avoid condensation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: peanut butter blossom cookies, high altitude cookies, easy peanut butter cookies