Sourdough Butter Cookies (Just 4 Ingredients!)
These Sourdough Butter Cookies are simple, buttery, and wonderfully crisp around the edges with a tender melt-in-your-mouth center. Made with only four basic ingredients, they’re an excellent way to use up sourdough discard while creating a delicious homemade treat. The sourdough adds a subtle depth of flavor that makes these cookies extra special without tasting sour.
Whether you’re looking for an easy afternoon baking project, a simple holiday cookie, or a creative way to reduce sourdough waste, this recipe delivers rich buttery flavor with minimal effort.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Only 4 ingredients
- Great use for sourdough discard
- Easy to make
- Rich buttery flavor
- Crisp edges and tender centers
- Perfect for beginner bakers
- Ideal for gifting
- No special equipment required
Ingredients
Makes about 24 cookies
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120g) sourdough discard
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
Optional Add-Ins
If you’d like to customize your cookies, try adding:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lemon zest
- Orange zest
- Cinnamon
- Mini chocolate chips
- Sprinkles
- Sanding sugar for topping
