Name: Festive Sourdough Cookie Gift Box Ideas for Christmas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 57 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup active sourdough starter; 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup unsalted butter softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional; 1/2 cup dried cranberries optional; zest of 1 orange optional

Description

These festive sourdough cookies combine a tangy starter with holiday flavors for a perfect gift box treat. Soft, chewy centers and crisp edges make them ideal for DIY cookie boxes.

Ingredients

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1 cup active sourdough starter

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup unsalted butter softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup chocolate chips optional

1/2 cup dried cranberries optional

zest of 1 orange optional

Instructions

1. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy

2. Add egg, vanilla extract, and sourdough starter and mix until combined

3. In a separate bowl whisk flour, baking soda, and salt

4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix into a soft dough

5. Stir in optional mix ins like chocolate chips or cranberries

6. Chill dough in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes

7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper

8. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into festive shapes

9. Place cookies on sheets and bake for 8 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden

10. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie

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