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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Crave Daily

Make these Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies for a uniquely delicious twist on a classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar can swap for coconut sugar
  • 1 cup sourdough discard unfed discard preferred
  • 1 large egg yolk avoid whole eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure gives best results
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with whole wheat
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt works best
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark chocolate preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Optionally, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the sourdough discard, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix gently.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie, placing them 2-3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 8-11 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers look slightly underdone.
  8. Use a biscuit cutter to reshape cookies while warm if desired, and sprinkle with flaky salt.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overbaking for optimal chewiness.

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