Sourdough Sugar Cookies

Name: Sourdough Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup (113 grams or 1 stick) unsalted butter; 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cornstarch; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar; 1 large (18 grams) egg yolk; ½ cup (100 grams) sourdough starter discard; ¼ cup (56 grams) plain Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-3 tablespoons sprinkles (optional mix-in for holiday-themed sugar cookies); 4 tablespoons (57 grams or ½ stick) unsalted butter (softened); 2 cups (227 grams) powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon heavy cream (or enough to achieve desired consistency)

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:10min

These Sourdough Sugar Cookies are soft and chewy with a subtle sourdough flavor. Made with sourdough discard and brown butter, they can be frosted and decorated to celebrate any occasion.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:40:22 GMT