Description
Chewy Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a delightful twist on classic cookies. They feature the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter balanced by the slight tang of sourdough starter, creating an irresistibly chewy texture packed with gooey chocolate chips. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, bringing comfort and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about five minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the slightly cooled browned butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Add the egg and egg yolk, then whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add sourdough starter: Gently fold in the active sourdough starter until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Stir in chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips until they are well incorporated into the dough.
- Chill and bake: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- For a sweeter experience, swap semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for white chocolate.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for an enhanced flavor.
- To ensure a perfect chewy texture, avoid overbaking. The cookies will continue to cook on the baking sheet after removal.
- Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the dough.
- Always chill your dough before baking to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg