Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
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
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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.
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Add 1 large egg, 3/4 cup (170g) sourdough discard, and 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract. Mix well until light and fluffy.
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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.
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Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Scrape down the sides and mix well.
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Fold in 2 cups (340g) chocolate chips (more is better).
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Roll cookies into a ball using 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
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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.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Bake for 12-14 minutes. The edges and tops should start to turn a golden brown.
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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.