Loaded Chocolate Chip Sourdough Cookies

 Yummy and a great way to use your sourdough discard.

LOADED CHOCOLATE CHIP SOURDOUGH COOKIES

(makes 5 dozen)

Ingredients:

*1 cup butter, softened

*1 cup granulated sugar

*1 cup light or dark brown sugar 

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

*1 cup sourdough discard (or even better 1 cup sweet stiff starter)

*2 teaspoons vanilla extract 

*2 3/4  cups all purpose flour

*1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

*1 teaspoon baking powder

*1/2 teaspoon baking soda

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

*1 cup milk chocolate chips

*1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)

*1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions:

~In a large bowl, cream 1 cup softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar.

~Add in 2 large beaten eggs, 1 cup sourdough discard, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.

~In another large bowl, sift 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt,

~Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients 1/3 at a times, mixing between additions until well combined.

~Fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 1  cup flaked coconut.

~Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 48 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 and immediately place on a cooling rack.