Healing Slice

Let's bake the world a better place

Sourdough Desserts

Welcome to the Healing Slice Sourdough Desserts category — your cozy corner for indulgent treats with a sourdough twist! Try rich favorites like Sourdough Blondies, ultra-fudgy Sourdough Brownies, and festive picks like Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls or Raspberry White Chocolate Brioche Hearts.

Craving fall coziness or summer fruit? Bake up a Sourdough Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread, Berry Galette, or Jammie Dodgers. Whether you use a sweet starter or need discard-friendly bakes, we’ve got something to inspire your next treat!

sugar cookie bar hearts

Sourdough Sugar Cookie Bar Hearts (soft & chewy!)

These Sourdough Sugar Cookie Bar Hearts are the kind of dessert that feel extra special without requiring extra effort. Soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet, they’re made with sourdough discard for depth of flavor and baked into thick, tender bars that cut beautifully into heart shapes. Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or just […]

sourdough gingerbread quick bread

Sourdough Discard Gingerbread Loaf (with cream cheese frosting!)

There’s something about gingerbread season that just feels magical. The warm spices, the deep molasses flavor, the chill in the air… it all begs for a cozy bake that fills the house with holiday cheer. This sourdough discard gingerbread loaf has become one of my favorite December traditions. It’s soft, tender, beautifully spiced, and the […]

sourdough discard apple cinnamon sticks

Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Sticks (discard recipe)

There’s just something about taking my beloved sourdough cinnamon sticks and giving them a fall-inspired twist that makes me so happy. These Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Sticks are filled with a cozy apple topping, a sweet cinnamon crumble, and an optional caramel glaze that takes them straight to dessert heaven. If you loved my original cinnamon […]

sourdough peanut butter spider cookies

Sourdough Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

These Sourdough Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are a playful Halloween twist on my beloved Amish Peanut Butter Cookies-the soft, chewy classic that everyone loves. This recipe uses an  Amish Friendship Sourdough Starter for a little extra depth of flavor and that perfectly tender texture, but don’t worry, regular sourdough discard works beautifully too. Topped with […]

sourdough pumpkin donut muffins

Pumpkin Sourdough Donut Muffins

These Pumpkin Sourdough Donut Muffins are a cozy fall twist on my beloved Sourdough Donut Muffins, the recipe so many of you have baked and loved! They have the same soft, tender crumb and warm cinnamon-sugar coating, but with the addition of real pumpkin and autumn spices that make them perfect for the season. Each […]

sourdough discard apple cinnamon roll muffins

Sourdough Discard Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins

There’s just something magical about the combination of sourdough, cinnamon, and apples when the weather starts to cool down. These Sourdough Discard Apple Cinnamon Roll Muffins are a fall-inspired twist on my beloved Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Roll Muffins, the recipe so many of you have fallen in love with! They have everything you adore about […]

apple cider sourdough donut muffins

Apple Cider Sourdough Donut Muffins

There’s something about apple cider that instantly tastes like fall, cozy, crisp, and full of warmth. These Apple Cider Sourdough Donut Muffins are a seasonal twist on my beloved sourdough donut muffins recipe, one of the most popular fall bakes on the blog. Infused with apple cider and rolled in spiced sugar, they’re soft, fluffy, […]

Amish maple sugar cookies

Amish Friendship Maple Sugar Cookies (sourdough option included)

There’s something truly special about baking with an Amish friendship sourdough starter -the milk-based sourdough adds a subtle tang and tenderness that you just can’t get from regular cookies. These maple sugar cookies take that nostalgic starter to the next level, with maple syrup woven into both the cookie dough and the sweet glaze on […]