High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies: Mountain Baking

Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure! Today, we’re diving into a delicious recipe that’s perfect for high-altitude baking. Chocolate chip cookies are a beloved classic, and when you’re at a higher elevation, a few tweaks to the traditional recipe can make all the difference. So, let’s get started on making these heavenly High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies!

These cookies are incredibly rich and flavorful, with a perfect chewy texture that makes them irresistible. They’re ideal companions for a glass of milk or an afternoon coffee break. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking soda; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the mixture. Beat until well combined.
  5. Gradually blend in the flour and baking soda mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is just set.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

These High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to be a hit whether you’re treating your family, hosting friends, or simply indulging on your own. Enjoy the delightful aroma filling your kitchen and the taste that brings everyone together. Happy baking!

High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe - Simple Simon and Company source: www.simplesimonandco.com