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Potbelly Sugar Cookie Recipe

Potbelly Sugar Cookie Recipe

This Potbelly Sugar Cookie Recipe is a soft, chewy, buttery cookie with crisp edges and a sugary sparkle just like the famous ones from Potbelly Sandwich Shop. Simple to make with pantry staples, they’re the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar plus extra for rolling
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (medium + large)
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
  4. Add Egg & Vanilla: Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Shape Cookies: Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
  8. Cool: Let cookies rest on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Potbelly Sugar Cookie Recipe

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, bake on the lower end of the time range (8 minutes).
  • For crispier cookies, extend baking by 1–2 minutes.
  • Dough can be chilled for 20–30 minutes to reduce spreading.
  • Cookies can be frozen baked (up to 3 months) or as dough balls (bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes).
  • Try variations like rolling in cinnamon sugar, adding lemon zest, or dipping in chocolate for fun twists.
  • Potbelly Sugar Cookie Recipe