Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Deliciously thick and chewy cookie bars filled with melty chocolate chips and the unique tang of sourdough, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter, unfed
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips or chunks Use high-quality for best flavor.
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well blended.
- Stir in the eggs and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
- Gently fold in the sourdough starter until all is well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out evenly.
Baking
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting out and cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For added variety, mix in dried fruit or different types of nuts.