These swig sugar cookies are amazing! I came across this recipe at Bake. Eat. Repeat and I am so glad I found it! Have you heard of a swig cookie before? Well, sugar cookies are awesome but when frosted with PINK icing they are the BEST! This is a very delicious cookie. Crispy edges, soft centers and the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness! Bake some up some swig sugar cookies for your family today!
Swig Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 5½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Cream Of Tartar
Frosting:
- ¼ cup butter
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons Milk
- 1-2 drops Red Food Coloring, Optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Beat butter, oil, sugar, powdered sugar, water, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and well combined. Add the dry ingredients slowly to incorporate.
- Roll into balls.and lay on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or a silpat.
- Dip the bottom of a glass some sugar and press down on each cookie.
- Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the bottom is lightly browned.
- Cool.
Frosting
- Beat butter, sour cream, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the powdered sugar slowly and milk until the right consistency.
- Add coloring and frost cookies.
Great sugar cookies recipe. I have seen different cookies recipe in many websites. But, this is the great.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!!!
How many cookies does this recipe make? Judging by the flour, it seems like 5 or 6 dozen perhaps? Seems like for a family, half a batch would be enough. Thanks for any info you can provide.