Description
Valentine Sourdough Discard Peppermint Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with a refreshing hint of peppermint and the subtle tang of sourdough discard. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, these brownies are decadent, festive, and a delicious way to use leftover starter.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup sourdough discard (unfed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chocolate chips
Optional: crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs, sourdough discard, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract.
4. Stir in cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
5. Add flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
8. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top if desired.
9. Bake for 22–26 minutes until center is set but still fudgy.
10. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg