Sourdough Discard Valentines Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Tender Valentines cookies featuring sourdough discard, chocolate chips, and sprinkles. Easy and delicious treat for sharing.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup sourdough discard
02 - 120 g unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 200 g all-purpose flour
06 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 200 g granulated sugar

→ Add-ins

09 - 90 g chocolate chips
10 - 90 g sprinkles

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully blended.
04 - Stir in the sourdough discard until the dough becomes smooth and uniform.
05 - Whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
06 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined without overmixing.
07 - Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles evenly throughout the dough.
08 - Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 5 cm apart.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers have set.
10 - Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to ensure tender cookies.

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