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Best Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Bakery-perfect sourdough chocolate chip cookies with chewy centers, crisp edges, and deep flavor thanks to sourdough discard.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.