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High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
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High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

The High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe adjusts traditional cookie ingredients for baking at higher elevations. It increases flour, reduces sugar, and slightly adds more liquid to counteract dryness. The result is a chewy, flavorful cookie with a perfect texture at higher altitudes.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 224kcal
Author Rakibul

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone mats

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour adjust to 2 1/2 cups for high altitude
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Adjust the Flour and Sugar

  • At higher altitudes, add an extra 1-2 tablespoons of flour to help the cookies hold their shape. Reduce granulated sugar slightly (by about 1 tablespoon) to avoid overspreading.

Preheat the Oven

  • Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Prepare the Dry Ingredients

  • Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugars

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and eggs, one at a time.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Shape the Dough

  • Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

Bake

  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden. The centers should remain slightly soft.

Cool

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Baking at high altitudes can vary based on your exact elevation and oven performance. This High Altitude Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe provides a reliable starting point, but small adjustments might still be needed.
Stay flexible, bake in smaller batches first, and enjoy perfecting your high-altitude cookies!