If you love chocolate chip cookies but want a little extra flavor and chew, sourdough chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat. Using your sourdough starter (active or discard) gives these cookies a subtle tang and a soft, fudgy texture that melts in your mouth.
Candy & Sweets
This recipe is beginner-friendly, uses simple ingredients, and makes cookies you’ll want to bake again and again.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (115g) butter (softened)
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) white sugar
- ½ cup (120g) sourdough discard
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugar
In a bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Add the sourdough discard, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Combine Everything
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 6: Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
Step 7: Chill Dough (Optional but Better)
Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes for better flavor and texture.
Step 8: Shape Cookies
Scoop small portions of dough and place them on the baking tray, leaving space between each.
Step 9: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Step 10: Cool & Enjoy
Let cookies cool for a few minutes, then enjoy warm!
💡 Tips
- Use sourdough discard (not active starter) for best results
- Slightly underbake for soft, chewy cookies
- Add a pinch of sea salt on top for extra flavor 😍
Enjoy your homemade cookies! 🍪
