Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the tangy depth of sourdough starter with the classic sweet and chewy chocolate chip cookie flavor. This unique twist adds a subtle complexity and tenderness to the cookie texture, making them irresistibly delicious. Perfect for using up leftover sourdough starter, these cookies are a delightful treat that balances sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup active sourdough starter (discard or fed)
  
  

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• 1 cup brown sugar
  
  

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   
   

3. Beat in the egg, sourdough starter, and vanilla extract until combined.
   
   

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
   
   

5. Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
   
   

6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
   
   

7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set.
   
   

8. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per cookie, approx., makes about 36 cookies):

• Calories: 150 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 8 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 5 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 25 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 90 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 19 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugars: 12 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g