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potbelly sugar cookie recipe

Potbelly Sugar Cookie Recipe

Potbelly sugar cookies are a delightful treat enjoyed by many who visit the famous Potbelly sandwich shops.
These cookies have a unique, soft, and chewy texture that sets them apart from other sugar cookies and keeps people coming back for more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Equipment
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper
  • 1 medium-sized bowl
  • 1 Microwave-safe bowl
  • 1 large bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 Rubber spatula 
Ingredients
  
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter partially melted
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract or substitute with almond extract
Instructions
 
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
    Set aside the flour mixture for later use.
  • Place 1 cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, and partially melt the butter in the microwave.
    Be careful not to over-melt the butter or it will result in crunchy cookies instead of chewy ones.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the partially melted butter and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until smooth and well combined.
    Incorporate 1 egg and 1 to 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract (or almond extract) into the butter mixture.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing with a rubber spatula or a food processor until a cohesive dough forms.
    Form balls of cookie dough (approximately 1-inch in diameter) and roll each ball in the small bowl of sugar, ensuring each ball is well-coated in sugar.
  • Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
    Bake the cookies in the oven for 8-9 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
    Be careful not to overbake to maintain a soft and chewy texture.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    You have made your own batch of delicious Potbelly Sugar Cookies.
    Enjoy!
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