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There’s just something special about a warm chocolate chip cookie… but have you ever tried one with sourdough? The tang from sourdough starter makes cookies extra chewy, adds depth of flavor, and helps reduce waste by using sourdough discard.

I’ve rounded up 15 of the best sourdough chocolate chip cookie recipes from my own kitchen here at Shakan Ranch and from some of my favorite sourdough bloggers like Farmhouse on Boone, Pantry Mama, and more. Whether you love them soft and chewy, crispy around the edges, loaded with nuts, or even vegan, there’s a sourdough cookie here for you!

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1. Easy Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic, beginner-friendly cookie with a chewy texture and subtle tang.

1. Sourdough Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies

   Rich and nutty with brown butter and crunchy pecans.

2. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies (No Brown Sugar)

   Gooey, sweet, and fun — marshmallow pockets make these perfect for kids (and the young at heart).

3. Soft & Chewy Sourdough Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

   Peanut butter and chocolate make the perfect combo in this soft cookie.

4. Sourdough Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

   Hearty oats meet melty chocolate in a cookie that’s both chewy and comforting.

5. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

   Soft and chewy with that classic farmhouse feel.

6. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies [soft + chewy]

   They’re soft with a chewy texture in the middle and crisp edges (they’re never cake-like) and will disappear from your cookie jar in record time!

   

7. Soft & Chewy Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

   Soft, chewy, and flexible with active starter or discard.

8. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

   Chewy, pillowy, and extra chocolatey (recipe calls for chocolate chips and chunks), these soft-baked cookies are ready in about 35 minutes.
   

9. Crispy-Chewy Chocolate Chip Sourdough Cookies

   Crisp edges and chewy centers — the best of both worlds.

10. The Best Chewy Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Brown butter and sourdough tang create a rich, indulgent cookie.

11. Vegan Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

    A plant-based twist with coconut sugar and coconut oil.

12. Sourdough Discard Chocolate Chip Cookies (Small Batch)

    Perfect when you don’t need a big batch.

13. Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These bakery-style cookies are soft, thick, and chewy. Loaded with chocolate chips in every bite!

14. Miso Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Brown Butter Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies are truly chewy (not crisp or gooey)with a rich nutty, toffee-like flavor thanks to the addition of browned butter and dark brown sugar.

Final Thoughts

Sourdough chocolate chip cookies come in all shapes and flavors — from gooey marshmallow-stuffed cookies to nutty brown butter pecan versions, even vegan and small-batch recipes. No matter what kind of cookie lover you are, there’s a sourdough chocolate chip cookie recipe for you on this list.

👉 If you bake one of these recipes, let me know in the comments which was your favorite — and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you bake a Shakan Ranch cookie recipe!