Sourdough Discard Levain Bakery Style Carrot Cake Cookies

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These soft-baked and loaded Sourdough Discard Levain Bakery Style Carrot Cake Cookies are everything you want: warmly spiced, tender from shredded carrots, and are irresistibly sweet thanks to brown sugar and cinnamon chips (or creamy white chocolate). The sourdough discard adds a subtle tang and depth that makes each bite feel like a hug from your oven. Whether you’re baking for the market or cozying up, these cookies deliver comfort with a twist. This recipe makes ~16 large cookies (~115g each).

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: ~25 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12 minutes

Total Time: ~45 minutes

Nutrition Information (per cookie if batch makes 16): Calories: 285 | Carbohydrates: 28g | Fat: 18g | Protein: 4.5g | Sugar: 17g

Ingredients for Sourdough Discard Levain Bakery Style Carrot Cake Cookies

• 1 cup (226g) cold butter, cubed

• ¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs (100g)

• 100g (about ½ cup) sourdough discard

• 2 teaspoons (10g) vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda

• ½ teaspoon (3g) salt

• 1 cup (120g) cake flour

• 1¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons (5g) ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon (2g) ground nutmeg

• 2 cups (200g) shredded carrots

• 2 cups (200g) chopped walnuts (optional)

• 1½ cups (270g) cinnamon chips or white chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

3. Add eggs, vanilla, and sourdough discard. Mix until fully incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.

6. Fold in carrots, walnuts (if using), and chips of choice.

7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets. Leave space between each.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are just set.

9. Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

10. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.