Description
Deliciously chewy and gooey cookies featuring the unique addition of sourdough discard for added flavor and depth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 113 grams (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 160 grams brown sugar
- 140 grams granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 80 grams sourdough discard (room temperature)
- 3/4 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 235 grams all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 170 grams (6 ounces) chopped dark or semisweet chocolate
- Flaky salt (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it becomes a rich golden color and has a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Mix Sugars: In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and granulated sugar. Pour in the slightly cooled brown butter and mix until well blended.
- Add Egg and Sourdough: Mix in the large egg and sourdough discard until fully combined.
- Incorporate Vanilla: Add the pure vanilla extract and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients and mix gently.
- Fold in Chocolate: Carefully fold in the chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them apart. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
- Cook: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned and the center appears slightly underbaked.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Dough can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. To enjoy, simply bake from frozen, adding a minute or two to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate chip, sourdough, dessert, baking