High Altitude Peanut Butter Cookies
Indulge your sweet tooth with these perfectly chewy and rich High Altitude Peanut Butter Cookies, specially crafted to shine at higher elevations. This recipe balances creamy peanut butter with a hint of sweetness from both granulated and brown sugar, ensuring every bite is flavorful and tender. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and helpful adjustments for altitude, these cookies bake up golden and soft in under 10 minutes. Their signature criss-cross fork pattern adds a nostalgic, home-baked charm. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven or alongside a cold glass of milk, these cookies are the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers at any elevation. Perfect for baking beginners and seasoned pros alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 1 (room temperature) Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy (about 2-3 minutes) using an electric mixer.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in batches, blending until just combined. Do not overmix.
Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Using a fork, gently press each dough ball down in a criss-cross pattern to flatten slightly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Be cautious not to overbake, as the cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy the perfect high-altitude peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.3 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.1 g | 400% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 2970 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 529.3 g | 192% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 338.6 g | ||
| Protein | 88.2 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 1966 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
