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Chewy Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These chewy chocolate chip cookies use sourdough discard to add a subtle tang and moisture, creating a richer, more complex flavor and a soft, chewy texture.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (120g) sourdough discard, unfed and room temperature
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (110g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened unsalted butter with ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Beat in 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ½ cup sourdough discard until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup chocolate chips by hand.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  10. Enjoy slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Do not overbake; cookies should look slightly soft when removed from oven as residual heat finishes baking. If dough is too wet due to discard hydration, add flour tablespoon by tablespoon. Chilling dough for 30 minutes is optional but helps prevent spreading. Fold in chocolate chips by hand to avoid breaking them. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even color.

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