SOURDOUGH

DISCARD SUGAR COOKIES

"Cut-out sourdough sugar cookies blend tangy sourdough discard with the sweet flavor of traditional sugar cookies. They bake perfectly with crisp, clean edges, yet have a soft tender bite."

INGREDIENTS

– unsalted butter – granulated sugar – an egg – sourdough discard – vanilla extract – sea salt – all-purpose flour – corn starch

MIX THE DOUGH

Cream together the sugar and softened butter. Then add the sourdough discard, egg, vanilla extract, and salt Sift in the flour and cornstarch, mixing until a smooth dough forms.

Roll and Cut the Cookies

Turn the cookie dough onto a well floured work surface and roll it to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Then, use cookie cutters to cut out as many cookies as the space allows.

Bake

Arrange the cut cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes. Once done, transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let them cool for 15 minutes.

Frost

To make the frosting combine the water, vanilla, and powdered sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl. Add food coloring i desired and frost the cookies once cooled.

HOW TO STORE

Store frosted cookies in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for up to two weeks.

READY TO TRY THEM?

Click the link below to see the full list of ingredients and instructions. Happy baking!

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