Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

Shantell came home late last night and informed me that she needed cookies for school today. No problem I thought to myself, I have just refreshed my sourdough. :)

Now before you gag on the thought of sourdough cookies let me tell you how amazing they are. There is just a hint of sourdough taste. The texture of these cookies is soft and moist. They melt into your mouth with the very first bite.

Just to make sure, I text Shantell during her lunch period to get comments on the cookies. Her friends thought they not only looked delicious but tasted fantastic. When she mentioned they were made out of sourdough they couldn't believe it. As a side note, I only asked her for comments from the girls because we all know that boys will eat anything.

Here is the recipe:

4 ½ Cups all-purpose flour
2 Teaspoons baking soda
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Cup butter, softened
1 Cup shortening
1 ½ Cups granulated sugar
1 ½ Cups brown sugar, packed
2 Teaspoons vanilla extract
1 Cup sourdough starter
4 Large eggs
2 (12 oz) packages semisweet chocolate chips
1 ¾ Cups chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt, set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beating until well blended. Add vanilla and sourdough starter, mixing well. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2- inches apart onto baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn baking sheet around after 6 minutes to ensure even browning. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

Makes about 5 dozen