Name: Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar (packed); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste; 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed); 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Don’t toss that sourdough discard—bake it into something delicious! These sourdough discard chocolate chip cookies have a soft, chewy center with crispy edges and a subtle tang that takes the classic treat to the next level. Perfect for reducing waste and boosting flavor, this easy recipe turns your extra starter into rich, bakery-worthy cookies.

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Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings 24

Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
1/2 cup sourdough discard unfed
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Add butter to saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it foams and turns golden brown. Pour into mixing bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Add sugars and mix until combined.
Next, stir in eggs, vanilla and sourdough discard. Mix until just combined.
Add all remaining ingredients (excluding chocolate chips).
Once combined, fold in chocolate chips.
Let dough cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Scoop dough into balls about 2 Tbsp in size onto baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden and allow to cool.