Gooey Sourdough Blondies with Chocolate Chips
These gooey sourdough blondies combine rich chocolate with a delightful tang from sourdough, creating a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour provides structure
- ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor
- ½ tsp salt enhances overall flavor
- 1 tsp baking powder aiding in leavening
- ½ tsp baking soda for additional leavening
Wet Ingredients
- 8 tbsp melted butter adds moisture and richness
- ½ cup granulated sugar for sweetness
- ½ cup brown sugar adds moisture and depth
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
- 2 large eggs bind ingredients together
- ¾ cup sourdough discard or active starter adds tang and moisture
- ½ cup milk enhances texture
Chocolate
- 1 cup chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks for sweetness and richness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F, and lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, whisk until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition.
- Stir in the sourdough discard until just blended.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the milk to achieve a smooth batter.
- Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Notes
Allow the blondies to cool in the pan before cutting for cleaner edges. For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of espresso powder.