Ingredients
Scale
The Essentials
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick; softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for that deep, caramel-y flavor and chewy texture)
- 1 egg (room temp works best, trust me)
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (active or discard—it’s chill either way)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (a little helps bring out the flavors)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or more, if your heart tells you to go heavy-handed)
Optional Add-ins:
- Chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
- Sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top (trust me—this elevates everything)
- A dash of cinnamon for cozy vibes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Get things going at 350°F (175°C). Then, line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the MVPs (wet ingredients): Toss in the egg, vanilla extract, and sourdough starter. Mix until everything is well combined and looking lusciously creamy.
- Mix your dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Fold in chocolate chips: This is the good part! Gently mix in those chocolate chips (and any other add-ins you’re craving).
- Scoop and bake: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out your cookies onto the baking sheets—space them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are starting to turn light golden brown.
- Cool-ish: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. Or just eat one immediately while it’s all warm and melty—I promise not to tell.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10-12
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on a recipe yield of 24 cookies)
- Calories: 120-150
- Sugar: 10-12g
- Sodium: 80-120mg
- Fat: 3-4g
- Carbohydrates: 18-22g
- Fiber: 0.5-1g
- Protein: 1-2g
- Cholesterol: 10-20mg
Keywords: Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies