Preheat oven to 375. In a stand mixer bowl with paddle attachment, add brown sugar, sugar, and butter and beat on medium speed until pale in color.
Add in egg, vanilla, and sourdough starter. Mix until combined, scraping the sides occasionally.
In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients.
While the mixer is on low speed, add dry ingredients about 1/3 at a time until the dough forms. Don't over-mix, or the cookies will not be tender.
Mix in chocolate chips.
Spoon onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. I like to use a scoop to make cookie dough balls.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 10-12 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown around the edges. Once done, I like to take them out and tap them onto the stove to make them go flat. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
To Long Ferment:
Create dough per the directions above. Add the dough to a large bowl with a lid, place in the refrigerator for up to 72 hours. It can be as short as you like, but I found that 72 hours gave it the perfect amount of tanginess and the best digestibility.
Preheat oven to 375.
Spoon your fermented dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. They will start to turn golden brown around the edges.
Move to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy.
Notes
You can bake these right away, or place them in a covered bowl and ferment in the refrigerator for 72 hours for the best flavor and digestibility.
I really like using mini chocolate chips because more chocolate is evenly distributed.
Cover pans with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Active sourdough starter can be used, or turn these into sourdough discard cookies by using extra sourdough discard.