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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in these Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies! Infused with tangy sourdough, they’re a delightful twist on a classic favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt (or kosher salt)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1-2 cups Chocolate Chips (mix of semi-sweet and milk recommended)

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking Sheets
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Add the sourdough discard, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, sea salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
  5. Step 5: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Step 7: Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
  9. Step 9: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Add nuts or dried fruit for extra texture.
  • Store leftover dough in the fridge for up to a week.