Description
These sourdough discard Valentine’s cookies are a perfect way to use leftover starter. They’re sweet, slightly tangy, and shaped like love bites for a festive touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg, sourdough discard, and vanilla.
- Whisk dry ingredients separately, then gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in sprinkles if using.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then shape into heart or bite marks.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature discard for best results
- Dough can be chilled 30 minutes if too sticky
- Store in airtight container for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: sourdough discard cookies, Valentine treats, easy sourdough recipes