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Sourdough chocolate chip cookies.

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These sourdough chocolate chip cookies are soft, fluffy, bakery style cookies. They have a unique and unforgettable flavor. This one bowl, no dough chilling recipe comes together quickly and easily. These cookies are great for any occasion!
5 from 10 votes

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • First, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add cold butter and light brown sugar. Mix on high until combined, about 2 to 3 minutes. Mix until no clumps of butter remain.
  • Then, add in egg and vanilla. Mix to combine.
  • Add in sourdough discard, flour, baking soda and sea salt. Mix until a thick dough is formed.
  • Fold in most of the chocolate chunks. Reserve a few for the tops of the cookies.
  • Use an ice cream scooper to scoop out balls of dough onto lined pan. Press a chocolate chunk in the middle of each dough ball. Space at least 3 inches apart on pan.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Cookies will look very soft and gooey.
  • Allow cookies to fully cool on pan before trying to remove. They are soft!

Notes

  • Use cold butter right from the fridge.  Do not use soft or melted butter.
  • I used a gluten free sourdough starter discard.  It had been in my fridge for 2 weeks when I made this recipe.
  • Both regular and gluten free discard work.
  • Both regular and gluten free flour work.
  • Dough will be very thick.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to help scoop balls of dough.
  • These cookies are very soft and gooey.
  • Resist the temptation to bake them longer.  They will firm up a little as they cool.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Freeze for up to 1 month.
Calories: 416kcal, Carbohydrates: 48g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 43mg, Sodium: 209mg, Potassium: 210mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 427IU, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 4mg