Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ cup sourdough starter (active or discard)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Recipe
1. Cream Butter and Sugar
In a bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and creamy.
2. Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in egg, sourdough starter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Combine the Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Mix until a soft cookie dough forms.
5. Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
6. Chill the Dough
Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30–60 minutes.
(This helps develop flavor and improves texture.)
7. Shape the Cookies
Scoop dough into small balls and place on a lined baking tray.
8. Bake
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
9. Cool the Cookies
Let them cool on the tray for 5–10 minutes before serving.
