Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies, where the tangy notes of sourdough harmonize beautifully with rich chocolate chips. These cookies are a fantastic way to use your sourdough starter discard while delivering a chewy texture that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for family gatherings or as an afternoon snack, this easy recipe accommodates various tastes: enjoy them as they are or customize with your favorite nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (slightly softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup sourdough starter (unfed)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups large chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well blended.
- Add the egg and mix until creamy.
- Stir in sourdough starter and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add flour, salt, and baking soda; mix just until incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Refrigerate the dough for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes for cake-like cookies or 6-8 minutes for chewier ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg