Sourdough Valentines Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender sourdough cookies with vanilla and heart sprinkles, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Base Ingredients
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Sourdough starter, 240 ml
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Unsalted butter, softened, 115 g
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Granulated sugar, 200 g
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Large egg, 1 unit
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Vanilla extract, 5 ml
→ Dry Ingredients
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All-purpose flour, 240 g
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Baking soda, 2.5 ml
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Salt, 2.5 ml
→ Decoration
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Heart-shaped sprinkles, 60 ml
# Detailed Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, blend the sourdough starter with softened butter until smooth and creamy.
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Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
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Fold heart-shaped sprinkles evenly into the dough.
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Use a tablespoon to place dough portions onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 5 cm apart.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven and cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Helpful Advice:
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For evenly baked cookies, ensure uniform dough portions and maintain spacing to prevent spreading.