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Sourdough Brownie Cookies

Sourdough Brownie Cookies: Rich, Fudgy Delights You’ll Love

These Sourdough Brownie Cookies are rich, fudgy delights that use sourdough discard for a delicious twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard Make sure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Opt for high-quality chips.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Margarine can be a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for vegan version.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a great alternative.
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-process cocoa recommended.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Can be omitted if using salted butter.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chunks Mix in nuts for added texture if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  3. Combine melted chocolate mixture with granulated sugar, then add egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in the sourdough discard until fully mixed.
  5. In another bowl, mix together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet ingredients.
  6. Fold in chocolate chunks.
  7. Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
  8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For thicker cookies, consider refrigerating the dough for 30 minutes before baking.

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