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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!

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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, […]

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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 […]

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Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Sticks

These Sourdough Discard Pumpkin Sticks are a fun, seasonal twist on my beloved and popular sourdough cinnamon sticks—and they’re every bit as irresistible. Soft, fluffy, and swirled with warm autumn spices, they bring together the earthy sweetness of pumpkin and the tang of sourdough in the most comforting way. Drizzled with a sweet glaze and […]

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Sourdough Pumpkin Quick Bread

This sourdough pumpkin quick bread is everything I love about fall baking—soft, moist, and full of warm spice. The crumb is tender and fluffy, with just the slightest crisp edge that makes each slice irresistible. Pumpkin and sourdough come together beautifully here, balanced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for that classic autumn flavor. And to […]

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull-Apart Loaf

Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull-Apart Loaf

There’s something magical about the smell of pumpkin and cinnamon baking together, it’s the essence of fall wrapped up in the coziest way. This sourdough pumpkin cinnamon pull-apart loaf is like a warm hug from the oven: soft layers of pumpkin dough, filled with cinnamon sugar, baked until golden, and finished with a sweet drizzle […]

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Sourdough Applesauce Cake

This sourdough applesauce cake is pure autumn comfort. The applesauce keeps it incredibly moist and fresh, while the sourdough adds a rich, tender texture. Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and a caramel swirl, it’s an irresistible upgrade that feels both cozy and decadent. Perfect for holidays or any fall gathering, though honestly—it’s heavenly all […]

sourdough Pumpkin blondies

Sourdough Pumpkin Blondies (discard recipe)

As the crisp air and golden leaves of autumn arrive, I couldn’t resist giving my trusted sourdough blondies a seasonal twist. By folding in smooth pumpkin purée, warm fall spices, creamy white chocolate, and crunchy pecans, these bars turn into a pumpkin-pie-inspired treat that’s both comforting and a little indulgent. They’re the perfect bake to […]

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Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Scones (w/ a caramel glaze!)

There’s just something magical about the way apples and cinnamon fill the kitchen with warmth, it’s the scent of comfort, of fall mornings, and slow afternoons with a mug of coffee in hand. These apple cinnamon sourdough scones are everything I love about cozy baking: tender, flaky layers with a subtle tang from sourdough, pockets […]