Based on this recipe from The Farmhouse on Boone

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) white granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup (170g) sourdough discard
  • 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (405g) all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (7g) salt
  • 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Instructions

  1. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together 1 cup (227g) softened unsalted butter, 1 cup (200g) white granulated sugar, and 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. Add 1 large egg, 3/4 cup (170g) sourdough discard, and 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract. Mix well until light and fluffy.

  3. In a separate large bowl, mix together 3 cups (405g) all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (6g) baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons (7g) salt.

  4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Scrape down the sides and mix well.

  5. Fold in 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (more is better).

  6. Roll cookies into a ball using 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or up to 2 days for a longer fermentation. For best results, chill for 12-24 hours.

  8. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

  9. Bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges and tops should start to turn a golden brown.

  10. Remove from the oven and immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool cookies.

Nutrition Information

Per cookie:

  • Calories: 281 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Potassium: 80mg
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Vitamin A: 259 IU
  • Calcium: 30mg
  • Iron: 1mg

Note: Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​