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Ultimate Sourdough Discard Cookies and Cream Cookies

A tempting stack of freshly baked sourdough discard cookies and cream cookies piled on a white plate.
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Make soft, chewy cookies using your sourdough discard. This recipe combines the tang of sourdough with the classic flavor of cookies and cream for a zero-waste treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (220g) active sourdough discard (unfed starter)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • 1/2 cup extra crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the sourdough discard and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Gently fold in the 1 1/2 cups of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
  8. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Press a few extra cookie crumbs on top of each dough ball if desired.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before scooping.
  • The sourdough discard adds a slight tang; this balances the sweetness of the cream filling.
  • Do not substitute the sourdough discard with active starter, as this will change the texture significantly.

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