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Desserts

You can make so many delicious sourdough dessert recipes using active sourdough starter and sourdough discard. This list of my sourdough dessert recipes, includes cakes, sweet breads, breakfast treats, cookies, and more.

Sourdough ginger molasses cookies

Sourdough Ginger Molasses Cookies

Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

These soft and chewy Sourdough Ginger Molasses Cookies are the perfect holiday Christmas cookie. They’re easy, sparkle, and are made with sourdough discard.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
Sourdough maple pecan sticky bun on a plate with a fork.

Sourdough Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

Posted on November 21, 2024December 9, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

Made with brioche dough, these homemade Sourdough Sticky Buns have a pull-apart texture with a gooey maple pecan caramel topping that’s perfect for sharing.

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Category: BreadsBreakfastDessertsFallRecipesWinter
Sourdough pumpkin cinnamon roll with chai cream cheese frosting on a plate with a fork and bite taken out.

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting

Posted on October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

Made with real pumpkin, these Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls have a pull-apart texture and topped with a Chai Cream Cheese Frosting. Easy to make overnight!

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Category: BreadsBreakfastDessertsFallRecipesWinter
Plate of sourdough pumpkin maple cookies with an orange towel, pumpkins, and flowers.

Sourdough Pumpkin Maple Cookies

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

These chewy Sourdough Pumpkin Maple Cookies are made with real pumpkin puree, brown butter, sourdough discard, and maple syrup! A delicious fall cookie treat!

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Category: DessertsFallRecipesSourdough Discard
Sourdough conchas with chocolate and strawberry toppings on a platter.

Sourdough Conchas (Mexican Pan Dulce)

Posted on July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

Learn how to make homemade Sourdough Conchas (Pan Dulce) with this detailed recipe. They’re made with a soft, enriched bread and a crunchy streusel topping.

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Category: BreadsDessertsRecipes
Stack of four sourdough oatmeal cream pies with a glass of milk in the background.

Sourdough Oatmeal Cream Pies

Posted on July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

Brown butter oatmeal cookies sandwich a tangy cream cheese filling in these Sourdough Oatmeal Cream Pies! They’re a gourmet version of the Little Debbie treats.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough Discard
Chocolate dipped sourdough peanut butter cookies on a wire rack and a plate of cookies with a bowl of peanut butter.

Chocolate Dipped Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

These classic Sourdough Peanut Butter Cookies are soft and easy to make with sourdough discard! Dip in chocolate and top with flaky salt for an excellent twist.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
Sourdough graham crackers on an enamelware splatter plate with chocolate and marshmallows for s'mores and campfire sticks.

Sourdough Graham Crackers

Posted on June 14, 2024December 9, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

These homemade Sourdough Graham Crackers make the best gourmet s’mores! The sourdough discard crackers are made with 100% whole wheat, honey, and cinnamon.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardSummerWinter
Sourdough ladyfingers dusted with powdered sugar on plates with a mug of coffee.

Sourdough Ladyfingers

Posted on April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

Light, airy, and crisp, these Sourdough Ladyfingers are made with sourdough discard. They require minimal ingredients and are excellent dipped in coffee or tea!

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough Discard
Sourdough Black and White Cookies.

Sourdough Black and White Cookies

Posted on April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

These soft and cakey Sourdough Black and White Cookies are New York City bakery staples! The sourdough discard cookies are topped with half vanilla and chocolate icing.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
Stack of sourdough tahini honey cookies with a bite taken out of the top one and coated in white and black sesame seeds with a bowl of tahini in the background.

Sourdough Tahini Honey Cookies

Posted on January 3, 2024December 9, 2024 by sourdoughbrandon

Make these easy Sourdough Tahini Honey Cookies that come together in less than 30 minutes! They’re nutty, slightly sweet, and coated in crunchy sesame seeds.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
Sourdough snickerdoodle cookies with a bite taken out of one.

Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies

Posted on December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 by sourdoughbrandon

Make these soft and chewy Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies with or without cream of tartar! They’re extra cozy with a touch of bourbon added to the batter.

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Category: DessertsRecipesSourdough DiscardWinter
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