Irresistible High Altitude Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

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Soft, chewy, and topped with a rich chocolate kiss, these High Altitude Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are a nostalgic bite of holiday magic that you can bake year-round. Their sugary sparkle and perfect peanut butter-chocolate combo make them a classic for cookie exchanges, cozy nights, or just because you deserve a treat.

What sets this version apart? It’s crafted for success at high elevations where many cookie recipes fall flat. By adjusting the fat-to-flour ratio and baking temperature, these blossoms stay soft in the center, crackled on the edges, and beautifully puffed up without spreading too thin.

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What Kind of Peanut Butter Works Best?

When baking at high altitudes, texture and fat content become critical. Stick with creamy, no-stir peanut butter like Jif or Skippy. Natural peanut butters tend to separate, which can mess with your dough consistency and final cookie shape. The commercial brands bring just the right amount of structure and sweetness to hold their shape and support the chocolate center.

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Ingredients for the Irresistible High Altitude Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Peanut Butter: The heart of this recipe. Go with creamy, shelf-stable peanut butter for best consistency and a rich nutty flavor.

Unsalted Butter: Adds depth and moisture. At high altitude, we need a bit more structure, so stick to unsalted to control salt levels.

Granulated Sugar: Essential for sweetness and that signature crackled sugar-coated finish.

Brown Sugar: Adds chewiness and a slight molasses depth that plays perfectly with peanut butter.

Large Egg: Binds everything together and contributes to the soft texture.

Milk: Just a splash for extra moisture—especially helpful in dry mountain air.

Vanilla Extract: Enhances the warm, buttery peanut flavor.

All-Purpose Flour: Provides the base structure. Adjusted slightly for altitude to prevent flat cookies.

Baking Soda: Leavening that helps give these cookies their rise. Adjusted for high-altitude performance.

Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.

Hershey’s Kisses: The chocolate crown jewel of each cookie. Add them immediately after baking for the perfect melt-in effect.

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How To Make the Irresistible High Altitude Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Step 1: Cream the Butter and Sugars

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This helps create that soft and airy texture we love.

Step 2: Add the Peanut Butter and Wet Ingredients

Mix in the peanut butter until fully combined, followed by the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Step 4: Chill the Dough

Pop the dough into the fridge for 30 minutes. This helps with shaping and prevents too much spread, especially at higher altitudes.

Step 5: Shape and Sugar Coat

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls, roll them in granulated sugar, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 6: Bake to Perfection

Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until the edges are set and the tops are cracked. Don’t overbake—they’ll continue to set on the pan.

Step 7: Add the Chocolate Kisses

Immediately press a Hershey’s Kiss into the center of each cookie. Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

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How to Serve and Store These Cookies

These peanut butter blossoms are delicious served slightly warm with melty chocolate centers or fully cooled for a more set texture. They pair perfectly with a glass of cold milk or hot cocoa.

For storing, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the dough balls (before baking and without the sugar coating) or freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.

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What to Serve With Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies?

Classic Hot Chocolate

Creamy and rich hot cocoa brings out the peanut and chocolate flavors even more.

Vanilla Ice Cream

Create an indulgent dessert by sandwiching ice cream between two blossoms.

Strawberry Milk

Adds a fruity twist that complements the richness of the cookies.

Coffee with Cream

The bitterness of coffee contrasts beautifully with the sweet cookie.

Apple Slices and Peanut Butter Dip

Make it a snack board with some fruit and extra peanut butter for dipping.

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Want More Cookie Ideas with a Twist?

If you love these peanut butter blossom cookies, check out these crave-worthy creations too:

• Salted Caramel Cupcakes for a gooey caramel experience.
• Chocolate Cherry Cookies with a burst of fruit and chocolate.
• Caramel Cheesecake Cookies for cheesecake lovers.
• Raspberry Cookies with a touch of tang.
• Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies for an old-fashioned Southern treat.

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