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Copycat Potbelly Sugar Cookies: Soft, Sweet, & Irresistible!

These copycat Potbelly Sugar cookies are soft, sweet and perfectly irresistible! With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and just the right balance of sweetness, they capture the classic cookie we all love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup butter (partially melted)
  • 1½ cups white granulated sugar
  • 3 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Equipment

  • measuring spoons and cups
  • baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
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  2. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking soda and baking powder.
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  3. In a separate small bowl, partially melt the butter.
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  4. In a medium mixing bowl, use a mixer to mix together butter, sugar, vanilla and egg.
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  5. Gradually add in the dry ingredients. Mix well.
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  6. Roll the dough into balls and then into sugar.
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  7. Bake for 7 minutes, but no longer.
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