Description
Browned Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic treat, merging the rich nuttiness of browned butter with the tangy depth of sourdough. These cookies feature a crispy exterior and a chewy interior, filled with gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, they evoke warm memories of baking in Grandma’s kitchen. Indulge in these cookies that are not only easy to make but also sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty-smelling (about 5 minutes).
- Mix sugars: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. In a bowl, combine browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate sourdough: Add the sourdough starter and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet mixture until combined without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Shape and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg