Sourdough chocolate chip cookies are a delicious and unique twist on the classic cookie recipe. The tangy flavor of the sourdough adds depth and complexity to the sweet and chocolatey cookies, making them a perfect treat for any sourdough lover. Here’s a step-by-step recipe for making your own batch of sourdough chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, sourdough starter, baking soda and salt, beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until the dough comes together.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the dough from the refrigerator and form into balls, about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between them.
- Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
The sourdough flavor of these cookies will shine through in the best way. The tangy and slightly fermented taste of the starter will contrast nicely with the sweetness of the chocolate, giving a unique and delicious taste to these cookies. The whole wheat flour also adds a nuttiness to the final taste, making these cookies even more special and delicious. Enjoy your homemade Sourdough chocolate chip cookies!
