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Sourdough Sugar Cookies

Hailey
If you dream of soft, pillowy cookies in your sleep- these sourdough sugar cookies are sure to impress. They are slightly sweet, have a delicate crumb and a buttery texture. Go on and make yourself a double batch! 
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Fermentation Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 - 2/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard

Instructions
 

  • Using a hand mixer, combine butter and sugar together until white and fluffy. The butter will turn from yellow to white in color after about 2-3 minutes of being whipped with hand mixer.
  • Add in egg yolks one at a time. Add in vanilla extract (and almond extract if using) and sourdough discard. Blend until smooth.
  • To the wet mixture, Add salt and baking powder. Mix.
  • Add flour one cup at a time until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Skip step if not fermenting.
    If fermenting on countertop, cover tightly with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container to prevent dough from drying out. Allow to ferment 4-8 hours, or overnight.
  • Skip step if not fermenting.
    Place in the fridge for a bulk fermentation, up to 2 days. Remove from fridge 30 minutes to 1 hour before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll into a log shape, like a tube of refrigerated cookie dough. Cut into 1/4-1/2 inch thick rounds.
  • Place cookies on a lined cookie sheet. Allow to cook for 8-10 minutes or until the cookie is slightly golden brown. The cookie will be firm to the touch yet soft. The softer, the better as the cookie will harden at room temperature

Notes

  • Eggs
    If you are uncomfortable about eggs sitting out at room temperature for the long fermentation period, you can mix all ingredients together, except the egg yolks. Once the cookie dough is removed from the fridge and at room temperature, add the egg yolks. Proceed with a bake.
  • Spreading Cookies To help ensure the cookies hold shape, do not skip the rest period in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 23.1gProtein: 2.1gFat: 9.9gSaturated Fat: 6.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 10.3gVitamin A: 290IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword cookies, discard, sourdough, sugar cookies
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