Sourdough Sugar Cookies
Delightful sourdough sugar cookies that combine tangy flavor with sweetness, featuring a crisp edge and soft chewy center, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup active sourdough starter Can use discard if it's somewhat active.
- 1 large egg At room temperature.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Measure accurately.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the sourdough starter, egg, and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and optional spices.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Portion out the dough using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, rolling it into balls and placing them on prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cookies are light golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and measure flour accurately. The cookies can be served with milk, tea, or ice cream. To customize, consider incorporating chocolate chips, nuts, or citrus zest.