Description
Browned Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter paired with the tangy notes of sourdough. These cookies are chewy, gooey, and bursting with melty chocolate chips, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy night in or a festive gathering. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, they promise to become your new favorite indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, brown the unsalted butter until golden and nutty. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the browned butter with sourdough starter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie [36g]
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg