Description
Soft and chewy sourdough cookies with warm spices, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the sourdough starter, egg, and vanilla extract to the bowl and mix well.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in chopped nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage. Use an active and bubbly sourdough starter for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: sourdough cookies, fall desserts, chewy cookies, baking, autumn treats