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Easy Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies


  • Author: tastytrails
  • Total Time: 26 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful sourdough snickerdoodle cookies that are soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar for a unique treat.


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ scant teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup sourdough discard (unfed)
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a small to medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth in another bowl.
  4. Mix in the sourdough discard, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ones gently; don’t overmix.
  6. Combine the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for rolling in a small bowl.
  7. Scoop dough balls and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  8. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are light tan and the centers are slightly gooey.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet until firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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