Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Serving Size: 1 cookie (Makes about 12 cookies)
Calories & Macros per Serving: Calories: 160 Fat: 9g Carbs: 18g Protein: 2g (estimated)

FULL VERSION

Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened

• ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup sourdough discard (unfed starter)

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ¼ tsp flaky sea salt (plus extra for topping)

• ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.

3. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.

4. Stir in the sourdough discard until smooth.

5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

6. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

7. Fold in chocolate chips.

8. Optional: Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes for thicker, chewier cookies. Up to 24h (see tip).

9. Scoop into 1–2 tablespoon-sized dough balls and place on baking sheet.

10. Sprinkle with extra flaky sea salt if desired.

11. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are just set.

12. Let cool for 5 minutes on the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips:

• Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and gives a richer flavor. For deeper flavor and chewier texture, chill the cookie dough for up to 24 hours before baking. This allows the flour to fully hydrate and the flavors to develop. Let the dough sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before scooping if it’s too firm.

• Swap chocolate chips for chopped dark chocolate or white chocolate if preferred.

• Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days, or freeze up to 3 months.

5-Ingredient Sourdough Cookies (Simplified Version)

Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Serving Size: 1 cookie (Makes about 10–12 cookies)
Calories & Macros per Serving: Calories: ~145 Fat: 8g Carbs: 15g Protein: 2g (estimated)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup butter, softened

• ½ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

• 1 egg

• ½ cup sourdough discard

• 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until smooth.

3. Add the egg and sourdough discard. Mix well.

4. Stir in the flour until fully combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips or vanilla if using.

5. Optional: Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes.

6. Scoop into dough balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.

7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set.

8. Let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!