Cut Out Sourdough Sugar Cookies Recipe
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (113 g) unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cups (150 g) granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (50 g) sourdough starter discard room temperature
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Pour in the sourdough starter discard and beat until the wet ingredients are incorporated.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients and use the electric mixer to incorporate them until just mixed. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl, making sure all of the ingredients have been combined. Divide the dough into 2 pieces.
- Roll the dough: Shape the first piece of dough into a disc and place it between two pieces of waxed paper. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough between the two pieces of waxed paper until it is ¼" in thickness. (Repeat with the second piece.)
- Chill the dough: Stack the sheets onto a baking sheet and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 48 hours.
- Cut out cookie dough: Once you are ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Remove one sheet of dough from the fridge. Peel the bottom piece of waxed paper from the dough to release it. Place the sheet of dough back onto the waxed paper and remove the top piece of waxed paper. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter and arrange them on the baking sheet. (Gather up scraps, roll between waxed paper and chill before cutting out.)
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes making sure not to over-bake. (The edges should be very light golden brown with hardly any color at all.)
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet after you remove them from the oven for a minimum of 15 minutes. Transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely before decorating.
Nutrition Facts
Cut Out Sourdough Sugar Cookies Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 cookie)
Calories 140
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 18mg6%
Sodium 52mg2%
Potassium 25mg1%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Calcium 5mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Notes
- To Store: Keep the cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- To Freeze: Bake the cookies and allow them to cool completely. Stack the cookies with waxed paper in between each one and place into a freezer-safe container. Keep frozen for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw at room temperature before decorating.