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Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies

Audrey
You are going to love these sourdough peanut butter cookies! These chewy cookies are perfectly sweet and salty thanks to a generous amount of peanut butter and a final roll in granulated sugar.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 Cookies
Calories 146 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie sheet
  • Parchment paper or baking mat
  • Cookie scoop
  • Small bowl for rolling in sugar

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup Butter softened
  • ¼ Cup Shortening
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ¾ Cup Brown sugar
  • ½ Cup White sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • ¼ Cup Sourdough discard
  • 1 Cup Peanut butter
  • 2 Cup All-purpose flour 240g
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, add butter, shortening, vanilla extract, and sugars. Beat until light and fluffy, approx. 5-10 minutes.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add egg, egg yolk, peanut butter, and sourdough discard. Mix until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until fully combined.
  • Using a cookie scoop, place balls of dough in a small bowl of granulated sugar and roll until fully covered.
  • Place sugar-covered dough balls onto a prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Use a fork to gently flatten the cookies.
  • Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until the top looks just set.
  • Allow to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

Notes

  1. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 4-7 days. Freeze for up to 6 months.
  2. Take these out of the oven when the top of the cookies looks *just* set. It won't look all the way cooked through, but it will finish cooking while it cools on the cookie sheet. These can get dry if cooked for too long. 9 minutes is my sweet spot with these, but it can vary depending on your oven and environment. Always try a test cookie before baking a full sheet to confirm the ideal baking time!

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 111IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cookies, dessert, sourdough discard
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