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Chewy Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies

Chewy Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies for Ultimate Indulgence

Chewy Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies deliver a unique flavor experience while cleverly utilizing sourdough discard.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 95 grams Unsalted Butter Softened for easy creaming
  • 240 grams Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness
  • 40 grams Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor
  • 125 grams Creamy Peanut Butter Recommended: Jif or Skippy
  • 75 grams Sourdough Discard Use discard less than 5 days old
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together
  • 1.5 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Adds depth of flavor
  • 185 grams All-Purpose Flour Foundational ingredient
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Aids in spreading and browning
  • 0.75 teaspoon Fine Salt Balances sweetness
Optional Add-ins
  • Chocolate Chips For a sweet surprise
  • Chopped Nuts Adds crunch; experiment with favorites

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add peanut butter and sourdough discard, mixing until nearly homogeneous. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix gently until combined.
  5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) about 15 minutes before baking.
  7. Shape dough into 55-gram balls and roll in sugar; place on lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 9 minutes; perform pan-banging for added chewiness and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  9. Cool cookies on the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill time significantly impacts flavor and texture. Use a reliable oven thermometer for best results. Rolling dough balls in sugar enhances sweetness and appearance.

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