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    Make it Dough » Sourdough Cookie Recipes » My Top 10 Sourdough Cookie Recipes (2023)

    Published: Jun 10, 2023 by Hannah Dela Cruz

    My Top 10 Sourdough Cookie Recipes (2023)

    Don't throw away your sourdough discard! Use it to make delicious Sourdough Discard Cookie Recipes. There are so many ways to use sourdough starter than just baking bread. From chewy chocolate chip cookies to crispy biscotti you'll love the flavor and character it adds to cookie.

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    The first recipe I ever developed was my Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies, so sourdough cookie recipes will always have a special place in my heart. That recipe made me fall in love with recipe development and ignited my passion for creating and sharing recipes here on Make It Dough!

    Why you’ll love these recipes

    You can use up a lot of sourdough starter: If you don’t bake bread very often, cookies are a delicious way to use up excess sourdough starter.

    Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang: The natural acidity of sourdough complement the rich buttery notes and the sugary sweetness of cookies. It also adds a nuanced flavor that you simply can't get otherwise.

    Adds moisture to dough: Water that’s locked in sourdough discard keeps cookies moist and tasting fresh for days longer.

    Can I add sourdough discard to any cookie recipe?

    Adding sourdough discard to cookie dough isn’t as simple as simply chucking a cup of it into your favorite recipe. Sourdough contains a lot of water, and this added moisture can adversely affect the texture and flavor of cookies, causing them to either harden or spread. 

    Balancing the ratio of ingredients is especially important for cookies. It’s best not to experiment and to use recipes that have been specifically formulated, tried and tested using sourdough discard.


    My Top 10 Sourdough Cookie Recipes:

    Sourdough chocolate chip cookies on cooling rack with cookie pieces on plates

    Chewy Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies are truly chewy (not crisp or gooey) with a rich nutty, toffee-like flavor thanks to the addition of browned butter and dark brown sugar. Incorporating a little bit of sourdough discard to these chocolate chip cookies adds a delicious tang that makes these cookies truly unique. 

    Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chewy Sourdough Discard Oatmeal Cookies

    These Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside with a great flavor thanks to browned butter and sourdough discard.

    Sourdough Oatmeal Cookies

    Sourdough Discard Crinkle Cookies

    Crinkle cookies were my absolute favorite growing up. I've always been an absolute chocolate fiend, so I could never get enough of these rich and fudgy treats.  When I set out to recreate a sourdough version of these cookies, I knew I wanted them to have a really soft, and chewy middle. Adding discard to

    Sourdough Discard Crinkle Cookies

    Sourdough Pumpkin Cookies

    These Sourdough Pumpkin Cookies are soft, chewy, with a delicious earthy flavor thanks to the addition of pumpkin puree! A quick one-bowl recipe that tastes even better a few days after they are baked.

    Sourdough Pumpkin Cookies

    Soft and Fudgy Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cookies

    Soft and fudgy, these Sourdough Chocolate Cookies are made with three types of chocolate. Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that perfectly balances the rich flavor of chocolate.

    Sourdough Discard Chocolate Cookies

    Chewy Sourdough Molasses Cookies

    Molasses and sourdough are a match made in cookie heaven! You’ll love the taste and texture of these Sourdough Molasses Cookies. Perfectly spiced, seriously chewy with a crunchy, crackly top, these cookies develop an even more delicious texture days after being baked

    Chewy Sourdough Molasses Cookies

    Sourdough Biscotti

    Don’t throw away your excess starter, use it to make these Sourdough Biscotti. Crisp and wonderfully crunchy, these biscotti are delicious and taste delightful with a cup of coffee. These twice-baked cookies are easy to make and are the best excuse to eat dessert for breakfast!

    Sourdough Biscotti

    Sourdough Banana Cookies

    Just like the edge of a loaf of banana bread, these Sourdough Banana Cookies are chewy, caramelized and slightly crisp. This no-frills eggless cookie uses overripe bananas and sourdough discard so you can feel good about using ingredients you may otherwise throw away.

    Sourdough Banana Cookies
    Lemon sandwich cookies on a pink plate

    Sourdough Lemon Cookie Pies

    Tangy, sweet and loaded with bold lemon flavor, you’ll love these Sourdough Lemon Cookies Pies. Two soft, chewy cookies with a fresh lemon filling sandwiched in the middle, you’ll love these bright zesty treats.

    Sourdough Lemon Cookie Pies

    Sourdough Discard Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

    These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth Sourdough Discard Chocoalte Shortbread Cookies are so delicious yet so easy to make. Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that complements the rich flavor of chocolate.

    Sourdough Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

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    Sourdough Cookie FAQs

    What is sourdough discard?

    Sourdough discard is any portion of your starter that is removed during the feeding process or any part that is not used to make bread. You can use it in other bakes and dishes or store it in the refrigerator for future use. 

    What are sourdough discard recipes?

    Sourdough discard recipes can be savory dishes and desserts that do not use sourdough for its leavening abilities. These can be breads that combine commercial yeast and sourdough discard, or that use chemical leaveners like baking powder or baking soda. 

    Why did my cookies spread?

    Sourdough adds additional moisture to cookies which can cause them to spread. The sourdough cookie recipes on this blog are formulated to compensate for this. It’s important to maintain the proportions of ingredients in any recipe and weighing your ingredients maximizes your chances of success.

    Will my sourdough cookies taste sour?

    Sourdough discard adds a delicious tang that balances the sugary sweetness of cookies. The intensity of this flavor depends on the unique acidity of your sourdough discard. If you’ve been keeping your discard in the fridge for a long time, then it will impart a more pronounced flavor in your bakes. 

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