Copycat Publix Sugar Cookies
Description
Soft, thick copycat Publix sugar cookies topped with rainbow nonpareils. Almond extract is the secret to that bakery-counter flavor, and a short bake keeps the centers tender for days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour, 345g, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup rainbow nonpareils
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium for 3 minutes, until pale and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl once.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Pour the nonpareils into a shallow bowl.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Dip the top of each ball into the nonpareils, pressing gently, and place sprinkle-side up on the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball to about ½ inch thick with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are just set and the centers still look slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
- Wire cooling rack
Notes
Store airtight at room temperature up to 1 week, or freeze baked cookies up to 3 months. Dough balls can be dipped in nonpareils and frozen raw — bake from frozen, adding 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 198IUCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg