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Sourdough Discard Brownies

These Sourdough Discard Brownies with Chocolate Chips are the perfect way to use up your sourdough starter leftovers while satisfying your sweet tooth! Rich, cake-like, and with just a hint of tang from the sourdough discard, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your baking rotation. Plus, you'll get to use your excess sourdough starter!

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Serving Size 24

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks), melted
  • 3 cup sugar
  • ½ cup sourdough discard
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine melted butter and sugar. Mix together until combined. 
  • Add sourdough discard, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
  • Mix dry ingredients into the wet and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Pour brownie batter into a 13x9 inch greased baking pan or line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a little hanging over the sides for easy removal. 
  • Bake at 350°F for about 35 minutes.
  • Cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing. 

Notes

For thinner brownies, use a 10x15 jellyroll pan.