Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft, Chewy & Crowd-Pleasing)

Welcome to the ultimate sweet treat recipe that’s bound to become a new favorite in your home! These Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of tangy, chewy, and irresistibly sweet. The hint of sourdough adds depth and complexity that takes this classic cookie to a whole new level.

Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just need something cozy and indulgent, these cookies are sure to have everyone asking for seconds.

🍪 This recipe makes about 36 cookies, depending on size.

---

🌿 Ingredients:

• 21 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 100g granulated sugar

• 100g brown sugar, packed

• 2 small duck eggs or 2 regular chicken eggs (duck eggs are exceptional in baking!)

• 1.5 cups sourdough starter (fed discard or unfed — I usually use a fed discard)

• 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract

• 3 cups (or 250g) all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur brand)

• 1.5 teaspoons sea salt

• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda

• 3 cups milk chocolate chips (or whatever chocolate you like)

---

🍴 Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix by hand until creamy.

2. Add in eggs and stir until fully combined.

3. Mix in sourdough starter and vanilla extract.

4. Add flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir gently and don’t overmix!

5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

6. Preheat oven to 350°F. While the oven preheats, cover the dough and let it rest.

7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Drop 2–3 tablespoon-sized portions of dough spaced evenly.

8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Larger dough balls may need up to 15 minutes depending on your oven.

9. Let cookies rest for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.

---

💡 Tips & Notes:

• These cookies stay fresh longer when stored in the fridge.

• They make incredible ice cream sandwiches — just saying.

• You can freeze the dough in balls for quick baking later!

---

🧺 Need a sourdough starter? Grab a 30+ year old starter from our Etsy shop! It comes with this cookie recipe, full rehydration instructions, and how to bulk feed so you never need to buy another one again. (I’m a terrible businesswoman, honestly.)

➡️ Shop Our Dehydrated Starter on Etsy!

Let me know if you try this loaf! I’d love to see your bakes — tag me @sumneracre on Instagram or leave a comment below. (click my user name to be taken to Instagram!)