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Sourdough Brownie Cookies

Chewy Sourdough Brownie Cookies You’ll Crave Again and Again

These irresistibly chewy Sourdough Brownie Cookies are a perfect blend of brownie and cookie, making use of sourdough discard.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard Use fresh discard for the best results.
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Opt for 60-70% cocoa for richness.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be replaced with brown sugar.
  • 1 large Egg Use a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can be omitted for purer chocolate taste.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensure it’s high-quality for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with almond flour for gluten-free option.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Flaky sea salt can enhance flavor as a topping.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chunks Optional but recommended for a decadent experience.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • microwave
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dark chocolate chips and unsalted butter in a bowl and melt together.
  3. Add granulated sugar and whisk until glossy, then add egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Stir in the sourdough discard until fully incorporated.
  5. Fold in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt until a thick batter forms.
  6. Gently fold in chocolate chunks if using.
  7. Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
  8. Scoop portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until shiny and slightly underbaked in the center.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Experiment with mix-ins for variety.

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