Cute Pig Cookies
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
YIELD: 6 dozen
Every year when National Pig Day rolls around, I make this taste treats to celebrate.—Becky Baldwin, Annville, Pennsylvania
Ingredients
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1 cup butter, softened
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1-1/2 cups sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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FROSTING/DECORATING:
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4 cups confectioners' sugar
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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6 tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 to 4 drops red food coloring
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Pink sugar wafer cookies
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36 large marshmallows, halved
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Butterscotch chips and miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
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2.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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3.
For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Frost cookies.
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4.
Cut sugar wafers into triangles; place two on each cookie for ears. With a toothpick, poke two holes in each marshmallow half for nostrils; press butterscotch chips into holes. Place noses on cookies; add chocolate chip eyes.
Nutrition Facts
2 each: 232 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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