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Best Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe


  • Total Time: 15 minutes active + chilling time
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Bakery-perfect sourdough chocolate chip cookies with chewy centers, crisp edges, and deep flavor thanks to sourdough discard.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough starter (unfed/discard)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  4. Fold in sourdough starter until smooth.
  5. Whisk flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until incorporated.
  7. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
  8. Cover and chill dough for at least 4 hours or up to 48 hours.
  9. Scoop 65–70g dough balls and place on baking sheet.
  10. Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly soft.
  11. Cool on baking sheet before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for proper texture, flavor development, and preventing excess spreading.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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