sourdough cookies
These delicious sourdough cookies combine the tangy flavor of sourdough with sweet chocolate chips. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a perfect treat any time of day. Ideal for those looking to use their sourdough starter in a new and exciting way.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 cookie scoop or tablespoon
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter Use a well-fed and active starter.
- ½ cup unsalted butter Softened.
- ½ cup brown sugar Packed.
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with nuts or dried fruit.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until light and fluffy.
- Add the sourdough starter, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough room between each cookie to spread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
For best flavor, use a well-fed and active sourdough starter.
You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit if desired.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.