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Christmas Sourdough Brownie
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Decadent Sourdough Brownies

Cozy, fudgy, and the perfect way to use sourdough discard — these brownies have become a favorite in our home. This post shares why they’re so comforting, how they fit beautifully into simple homemaking, and why turning “waste” into something wonderful feels a little like grace
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert, sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tbsp butter (113 g) We use salted, but you could use unsalted
  • 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips (340 g)
  • ½ C dutch cocoa powder (40 g) or regular cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract (10 g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 C granulated sugar (200 g)
  • ½ C brown sugar (110 g)
  • ½ C Sourdough Discard This can be cold or room temp. Just make sure all ingredients are same temp.
  • 1 C all-purpose flour (120 g)
  • 1 tspn salt (5 g)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F
  2. Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the chocolate chips, vanilla, cocoa powder. Stir until chocolate chips have melted and the mixture is smooth. This will be THICK! Remove the saucepan from the burner and set it aside to cool
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, and both sugars with an electric mixer for 8-10 minutes. Add the sourdough discard and chocolate mixture to the bowl and mix until well-combined.
  5. Add the flour and salt and stir until just combined (remember, this will be very thick. Do not over stir).
  6. Pour batter into baking dish and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean, the brownies are done!
  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely before trying one. This will help keep moisture in the brownie and not dry it out. If you like crispy edges, leave the brownie in for 2 minutes or so longer.

Notes

To Store: Allow the brownies to completely cool. Store in an air tight container. We have also wrapped with plastic wrap. Honestly, they don't last long enough to go bad in our house. Keep at room temperature for up to a week.
To Freeze: After the brownies have cooled, wrap individual baked brownies in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. Keep in the freezer up to 3 months. 
To Reheat: Allow the brownies to completely thaw (if forzen). Place in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. 
Dress It Up: These are decadent as they are, however you could use a round cake pan and cut these into slices. Dress them up with frosting and sprinkles to look like Christmas trees.