Name: Sourdough Chocolate Halloween Cookies – Chewy, Fudgy & Festive Treats
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup sourdough discard; 1 large egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks; optional festive toppings such as orange sprinkles, mini candies, or candy eyes

Description

Sourdough Chocolate Halloween Cookies combine the deep, rich flavor of chocolate with the irresistible tang of sourdough for a chewy, fudgy cookie that feels tailor-made for fall. Perfect for Halloween parties and cozy gatherings, this recipe transforms leftover sourdough discard into a spookily delicious treat. In this guide, you’ll learn how to turn your starter into cookie magic—from choosing the right ingredients to creative Halloween mix-ins and expert baking tips. Adapted from today’s top sourdough cookie recipe trends, these cookies make the most of seasonal flavors while reducing waste and turning every bite into a festive celebration.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup sourdough discard

1 large egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup chocolate chips or chunks

optional festive toppings such as orange sprinkles, mini candies, or candy eyes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Beat softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add egg and sourdough discard and mix until combined.

4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, then gently fold into wet ingredients until no dry streaks remain.

5. Stir in chocolate chips or chunks and any desired festive mix-ins.

6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

7. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared sheet, bake for 10 minutes until edges are set, cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Keywords: sourdough cookies, halloween cookies, chocolate cookies, chewy cookies, fudgy cookies, sourdough discard, fall baking, festive treats