Sourdough Cookies Recipes

Why You’ll Love these Sourdough Cookies

• Great use of sourdough discard – These sourdough cookie recipes are a great way to use up your sourdough discard. Adding discard to the cookies adds a depth of flavor you will love. 
• Beginner friendly: Just like all my sourdough recipes, these cookie recipes are perfect for beginners and are easy to make on any schedule. I highly recommend starting with my most popular cookie recipe, Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies. 
• Optional fermentation: All of these sourdough discard cookie recipes can be refrigerated for a longer period (12+ hours) before baking to allow the dough to ferment. This extra fermentation time gives the sourdough cultures more time to break down some of the starches and gluten, which some people, particularly those with gluten sensitivities, may find easier to digest.
• Great for gifts – Whether you are filling up your holiday cookie box, or just want to give a sweet treat to someone you love, this list has a cookie everyone will love. 

Can I Add Sourdough Starter or Discard to Any Sourdough Cookie Recipe?

Yes, you can add sourdough starter or sourdough discard to most cookie recipes. Learn more about how to convert any recipe to sourdough. 

Should I use Sourdough Starter or Sourdough Discard in Sourdough Cookie Recipes?

You can use either sourdough discard or active sourdough starter in these cookie recipes. The starter is used mainly for flavor and moisture, while other leavening agents provide the rise.