Copycat Swig Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Copycat Swig Cookies, featuring a soft and chewy texture topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings. Bake a batch tonight and share the joy!
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
- wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1¼ cups sugar
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 5½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 4 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 drops pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a cookie sheet. This step is essential to ensure your cookies don’t stick.
- In the stand of a mixer, cream together butter, vegetable oil, both sugars, sour cream, and eggs. Mix until well combined and fluffy. You should see the mixture turn lighter in color.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mixing these dry ingredients separately ensures even distribution.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to your creamed mixture. Mix until combined. Be careful not to over-mix; you want your cookies to stay soft.
- Roll the dough into 1½ inch balls and place them on the greased cookie sheet. This is where the fun begins!
- Place ¼ cup sugar in a separate bowl. Lightly grease the bottom of a glass with cooking spray. Dip the bottom of the glass into the sugar and then press down onto each dough ball to make it about 3 inches in diameter. This gives the cookies their signature cracked edges.
- Bake for 8 to 9 minutes. Look for a light golden color on the edges. Let the cookies sit on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before removing them to a cooling rack.
- While the cookies are cooling, cream together butter, powdered sugar, a drop of food coloring, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add milk as needed to achieve the desired frosting thickness. I usually add 3 to 4 tablespoons until it’s just right.
- Spread the frosting on the cookies right before serving. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors!
Notes
- Tip 1: Store frosted cookies in an airtight container, separating layers with wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Tip 2: Freeze cookies once completely cooled in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Tip 3: Enjoy with a glass of milk for the perfect treat!
- Tip 4: Explore different frosting flavors for variety!
- Tip 5: Add nuts or chocolate chips to your dough for extra texture.