Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies upgraded with a sourdough twist, offering a subtle tang and incredible depth of flavor.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 240 g All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 115 g Unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g Brown sugar Packed
- 80 g White sugar
- 120 g Sourdough starter (discard or active)
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 200 g Chocolate chips
- to taste Optional: sea salt flakes For finishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Stir in sourdough starter until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and fold gently.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes (or longer for better flavor).
Baking
- Scoop dough into balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are still soft.
- Rest on the pan for a few minutes, then cool on a rack.
Notes
Chill the dough to deepen the flavor and maintain thickness. Use good quality chocolate for better results. A sprinkle of sea salt after baking enhances the flavor.