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Easy Chewy Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies – Bakery-Style Soft & Rich

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Deliciously chewy Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies made with sourdough discard for added flavor.

  • Total Time: Up to 24 hours (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (reserve some for rolling)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter (commercial-style)
  • 1/2 cup Sourdough Discard (best if less than 5 days old)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in peanut butter and sourdough discard until combined.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
  4. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture and mix slowly until combined.
  6. Cover dough and refrigerate for 2–24 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop dough into balls, roll in sugar, and place on tray.
  9. Bake for about 9 minutes, using pan-banging technique twice during baking.
  10. Cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to rack.

Notes

  • Use sourdough discard less than 5 days old for best flavor.
  • Chill dough at least 2 hours for better texture.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 9 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American