Chewy Sourdough Cookies
These chewy sourdough cookies are a delightful treat, perfectly balancing sweet chocolate chips with the tangy flavor of sourdough starter, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened adds moisture and richness
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar provides sweetness and structure
- 1/2 cup brown sugar adds moisture and a subtle caramel flavor
- 1 large egg, room temperature binds ingredients together
- 1 cup sourdough starter, unfed adds flavor and helps with chewiness
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract enhances sweetness and flavor
- 2 cups all-purpose flour the base structure
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt balances sweetness
- 1 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise
- 2 cups large chocolate chips provides rich chocolate flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Add the large egg and mix until fully incorporated and the batter is lighter in color.
- Incorporate the unfed sourdough starter and vanilla extract, stirring gently until everything is combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Kosher salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Baking
- Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least a couple of inches apart.
- Bake until golden and set around the edges but soft in the middle, about 10-12 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened, and the sourdough starter is at room temperature for better dough incorporation. Let the dough rest to enhance flavors, and monitor baking time carefully to avoid overbaking.