Description
Discover the delightful world of Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies, where the tangy notes of sourdough meet the sweet warmth of cinnamon. These cookies are irresistibly soft and chewy, making them a perfect treat for any occasion, from cozy nights at home to festive gatherings. With a simple recipe that transforms leftover sourdough discard into a delicious dessert, you’ll be left wanting more with every bite. Whether enjoyed alongside a glass of milk or presented as part of a dessert platter, these cookies will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (350g)
- 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature (170g)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (3g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard (125g)
- 1 tsp baking soda (6g)
- 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (9g)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (360g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon sugar coating)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and sourdough discard, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sea salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar by mixing granulated sugar with ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Scoop out dough portions and roll into balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie and bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg