Sourdough Cookies

Sourdough Cookies

Because it really boils my giblets to throw away sourdough starter.

Preheat over to 350 degrees.

1/2 C (one stick) butter, softened
2/3 C sugar (half white and half brown is good)
2 eggs
1 C flour
1/2 t salt
1 t baking soda
1 t baking powder
1/2 C sourdough starter
1 T vanilla extract (Yes, tablespoon, not teaspoon)
Chocolate chips (optional)
Chopped nuts (optional)
Dried fruit (optional)

Mix butter and sugar together, beat until creamy.

Beat eggs until fluffy, add to sugar/butter mixture. Stir to combine.

Combine dry ingredients (flour, salt, soda, powder). Add to butter/sugar/egg mixture.

Add sourdough starter and vanilla. Stir to combine.

Add optional ingredients if desired.

Ok, now, there is an art to this.  If the mixture is too dry, add a little more sourdough starter. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour.  You want a classic cookie dough texture.  If you are such a beginner that you do not know what this means, ask your Grandmother.

Drop by spoonfuls on a cookie sheet.

Bake 10-15 minutes until nicely browned.  Why the big range in time?  Because it depends on how you judged the texture of your cookie dough, and what optional ingredients (if any) you chose.