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Brown Butter Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

These cookies combine the rich flavor of browned butter and the tangy notes of sourdough discard for a soft and chewy treat.


Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (Use real unsalted butter for best flavor.)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (Packed brown sugar for extra moisture.)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (Add one at a time, mixing well.)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (Can swap with espresso powder for mocha flavor.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (If using salted butter, reduce added salt by half.)

Add-ins

  • 1 cup sourdough discard (Use room temperature discard.)
  • 2 cups chocolate chips (Mix dark and milk chocolate chips for balance.)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in the sourdough discard and chocolate chips.

Baking

  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  3. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the best results, serve warm with a cold glass of milk or coffee. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American