Description

Delight in the rich and tangy flavors of these Sourdough Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies. Featuring a unique combination of sourdough discard for a subtle tang, rich cacao powder, and swirls of creamy peanut butter, these cookies bring a perfect balance of indulgence and homemade charm. Crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, they’re ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth with a twist.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

1 Cup Unsalted butter (soft)
1/2 Cup Cane sugar
1 Cup Brown sugar
2 Eggs
2 Tsp Vanilla bean paste
1/2 Cup Sourdough discard
1/2 Cup Peanut butter (organic/runny preferred)

Dry Ingredients

2 Cups All-purpose flour
1/2 Cup Cacao powder (unsweetened)
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Baking soda
1 Cup Chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cookies.
Cream butter and sugars: Using a stand mixer or mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with cane sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
Add eggs, vanilla, and sourdough discard: Mix in the eggs, vanilla bean paste, and sourdough discard until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cacao powder, salt, and baking soda; then incorporate this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Stir in chocolate chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the batter gently to evenly distribute without overmixing.
Fold in peanut butter swirl: Remove the bowl from the mixer, pour the peanut butter over the cookie dough, and gently fold it in to create beautiful streaks without mixing it completely.
Prepare baking sheet: Scoop cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a nonstick surface, spacing each scoop about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, aiming closer to 10 minutes until the tops appear set and no longer shiny.
Cool and serve: Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to set before enjoying your freshly baked treats.

Notes

Use runny organic peanut butter for easier swirling and better texture.
Don’t overmix after adding peanut butter to maintain the swirl effect.
Cookie size can be adjusted but maintain spacing on the baking sheet for even baking.
Monitor closely near the end of baking to avoid overbaking; cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
Sourdough discard adds a subtle tang and moisture; ensure it’s at room temperature for best mixing.