Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

 I got this recipe from a friend. They are fluffy and good.  I added coconut and nuts to my recipe.   You can use any flavor of chips you desire.  

SOURDOUGH CHOCOLATE CHIPS COOKIES

(makes approximately 4 dozen)

Ingredients:

*1 cup butter, softened

*1 cup granulated sugar

*1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed

*2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature is best)

*1 cup sourdough discard

*2 teaspoons vanilla extract

*3 cups all-purpose flour

*1 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 teaspoon baking soda

*1 1/2 teaspoons salt

*1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

*1 cup milk chocolate chips

*1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

*3/4 cup coconut

Directions:

~In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar.

~Add in eggs, sourdough discard, and vanilla extract, mix until well combined.

~In another large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

~Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients a 1/3 at a time, mixing between additions.

~Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut.

~Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 48 hours (I did it for 6 hours).

~Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

~Scoop onto cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges start to turn a golden brown.

~Remove from cookie sheet immediately, and place on a cooling rack.