DISCARD PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Add the sourdough discard, pumpkin puree, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips:
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake:
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- Sourdough Discard: Use active sourdough discard (recently fed) for the best flavor and texture.
- Pumpkin Puree: Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Enjoy your sourdough discard pumpkin chocolate chip cookies!
