Description

Soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these sourdough snickerdoodles are a delicious way to use up sourdough discard. With a subtle tang and pillowy texture, they’re perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday baking.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

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Instructions

Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
Add the sourdough discard, egg, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, mix the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and coat in the cinnamon sugar.
Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers look soft.
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough is key to preventing cookies from spreading too much.

Add a slice of bread to the container to keep cookies soft during storage.

Brown the butter for a richer flavor variation.

Dough balls can be frozen and baked from frozen with an extra 1–2 minutes of bake time.

A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend can be used successfully in this recipe.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes chill time)
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg