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Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies

Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies with Chewy Perfection

Delight in these Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies that combine the rich taste of peanut butter with the unique tang of sourdough discard.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened for easy creaming
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar reserve some for rolling
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar adds caramel flavor
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter use commercial-style
  • 1/2 cup Sourdough Discard best if less than 5 days old
  • 1 large Egg binds ingredients together
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour essential for chewiness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder provides leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda works with acidic ingredients
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup of sourdough discard until combined.
  3. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract, mix on low speed until fully combined.
  4. Whisk together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing slowly.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough into 55g balls, roll in granulated sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
  9. Bake for about 9 minutes, using the pan-banging technique twice during baking.
  10. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate the dough longer to enhance flavor and texture. Ensure not to reduce sugar for chewy cookies.

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