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Cookies at High Altitudes
How do I make cookies in Nevada??! I live in what is considered high altitude (4200-4300 ft above sea level) and can't seem to get my cookies to rise at all. Quite frankly, I couldn't do it in Oregon either. I have fresh baking powder and baking soda, and the same cookie recipe my family has been using for generations. I just can't get them to rise. Great for hockey pucks though!
--Sheryl
Hi Sheryl!
Oh, I’m sure you don’t want hockey-puck cookies! I’ve had a couple of people ask about baking at high altitudes. Back in January, Robert asked about high-altitude cakes. You can take the same advice and apply it to your cookies, but definitely use the lower end of the measurement recommendations, since you are at a lower elevation that he is. Let me know how it turns out!
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