Why Sourdough in Cookies?
If you’re like me, you love finding ways to use your sourdough starter—especially the discard. After searching for a simple sourdough cookie recipe, I realized many were overly complicated, with steps that felt more like a science experiment than baking. So, I decided to simplify things.
“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.”
– Barbara Johnson
These Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything a great cookie should be: soft, chewy, and packed with rich chocolate flavor. Whether you’re using fed or discard starter, this recipe works beautifully. Plus, they make the perfect gift! I recently paired these cookies with small loaves of sourdough bread as thoughtful treats, and let me tell you—they were an absolute hit.
The secret? A sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking and baking them on my Pampered Chef Stoneware, which ensures even heat distribution and perfectly golden edges.
Sourdough starter (fed or discard) adds a unique depth of flavor and a soft, chewy texture to cookies. It’s also a fantastic way to reduce waste from discard.
Let’s dive in!
The Perfect Gift Idea
These cookies, paired with a smaller loaf of sourdough bread, make a thoughtful and delicious gift. I wrapped mine in parchment paper, tied them with twine, and added a handwritten note. Everyone who received them couldn’t stop raving!
Pampered Chef Tools for Perfect Cookies
I love using different tools in the kitchen to make cooking and baking easier and more enjoyable. Pampered Chef offers a variety of baking tools that would make making these chewy chocolate chip cookies easier and more fun. Here are a few that would help streamline the process, these are affiliate links:
- Deluxe Stand Mixer: Make cookie dough effortlessly. Powerful, versatile, and designed for smooth, consistent mixing every time.
- Stoneware Bar Pan: Perfect for even heat distribution and golden edges.
- Cookie Scoop: Ensures uniform cookie sizes for consistent baking.
- Mixing Bowl Set: Ideal for keeping your wet and dry ingredients separate.
- Cooling Rack: A must-have for cooling cookies evenly.
- Measuring Cup Set: Precision is key in baking!
Final Thoughts
Baking these Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies is more than just following a recipe—it’s about creating something special with simple ingredients and a little love.
So, grab your sourdough starter, your favorite Pampered Chef tools, and let’s bake up some magic!
Have you tried baking with sourdough discard before? Share your experience in the comments below!
Happy baking! 🍪✨
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The Best Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
These sourdough chocolate chip cookies are the perfect blend of soft, chewy texture and rich flavor. The tangy sourdough adds a unique twist, balancing beautifully with the sweetness of melty chocolate chips. An irresistible treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress!
- Total Time: 22 Minutes
- Yield: Approx. 60 Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sourdough starter (fed or unfed, room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your Pampered Chef Stoneware Bar Pan with parchment paper (optional).
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla and sourdough starter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts if using).
- Scoop Dough: Use a Pampered Chef Cookie Scoop to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle Sea Salt: Add a light sprinkle of sea salt on top of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 12 Minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
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