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Sourdough Sugar Cookies

Chewy Sourdough Sugar Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed, 100% hydration)

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the egg, vanilla, and sourdough discard.
  2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt, then add to the wet mixture in two batches, mixing just until combined.
  3. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours.
  4. Roll the dough 1/4 inch thick between parchment sheets, cut shapes, and place on lined baking sheets.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden, then cool on a wire rack.
  6. Stir together powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make an icing, spread over cooled cookies, and let set.

Notes

Chilling time is not included in the prep time. The dough needs at least 2 hours in the fridge, but you can chill it up to 2 days ahead. When re-rolling scraps, handle the dough as little as possible for the softest cookies.