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Irresistible High Altitude Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Irresistible High Altitude Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic holiday treat, perfect for baking at elevation. Featuring a soft and chewy peanut butter cookie base rolled in sugar and topped with a melty chocolate kiss, they combine rich flavors with a perfect texture. The recipe is optimized for high altitude baking, ensuring your cookies come out perfectly every time.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For Rolling and Topping

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 30 chocolate kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step ensures your cookies have a soft texture.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until everything is fully combined, creating a smooth batter.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the rising agent and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms to avoid overworking the flour.
  6. Chill Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling helps firm up the dough for easier handling and improves cookie texture.
  7. Form Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball, preparing them for sugar coating.
  8. Roll in Sugar: Roll each dough ball in the extra granulated sugar. This adds a sweet crunch to the cookie exterior.
  9. Arrange on Baking Sheets: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 9 to 11 minutes or until they are puffed and the edges are set but centers still look soft. This ensures a chewy texture inside.
  11. Add Chocolate Kiss: Immediately after removing from the oven, press one unwrapped chocolate kiss into the center of each cookie. The residual heat softens the chocolate for a glossy finish.
  12. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they maintain shape and texture.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial especially for high altitude baking to prevent excessive spreading.
  • For best results, use fresh baking soda and room temperature butter for proper creaming.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to avoid sticking and promote even baking.
  • Adjust baking time slightly if baking at elevations lower or significantly higher than 3500 feet.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the granulated sugar used for rolling by a tablespoon or two.

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