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Sourdough Brownie Cookies

A delicious blend of brownies and cookies, these Sourdough Brownie Cookies offer a chewy texture with a rich chocolate flavor, enhanced by the use of sourdough discard for a unique taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar Use dark chocolate for a more intense flavor.
  • 4 tbsp butter Melted.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature preferred.
  • 0.5 cup sourdough discard Can use regular sourdough starter if active.
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt
  • to taste Flaky sea salt for topping Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  3. Using a mixer, beat the egg, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture is thick, pale, and fluffy.
  4. Whisk in the sourdough discard and vanilla extract until it’s smooth.
  5. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped egg mixture.
  6. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt until a glossy batter forms.
Baking
  1. Scoop the batter onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  2. If you want, sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for about 10 minutes to allow the crackle tops to set before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze them in a freezer-safe container.