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.
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
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 4-7 days. Freeze for up to 6 months.
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!