Description

These sourdough peppermint chocolate chip cookies combine tangy sourdough discard with rich cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and cool peppermint for a festive holiday treat. Soft and chewy with crisp edges, they bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes and can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days. Perfect for sharing at cookie swaps or gifting, this easy baking recipe yields about 24 cookies.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter, softened (227 g)

3/4 cup packed brown sugar (150 g)

1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 g)

1/2 cup sourdough discard (120 g)

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (2.5 ml)

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280 g)

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25 g)

1 teaspoon baking soda (4 g)

1/2 teaspoon salt (3 g)

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (270 g)

1/2 cup crushed candy canes or peppermint bark (60 g)

Instructions

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

2. Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.

3. Mix in sourdough discard, then add eggs one at a time until incorporated.

4. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts and mix until combined.

5. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined.

7. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes or peppermint bark.

8. Chill dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour for best results.

9. Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.

10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.

11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

12. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze dough balls for later baking.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie

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