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Swig Sugar Cookies and Frosting

Swig Sugar Cookies and Frosting: Irresistibly Soft Delights

Discover the irresistible Swig Sugar Cookies and Frosting, featuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture and creamy frosting that elevates any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter Softened for richness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Butter Flavored Shortening Enhances texture and flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and structure
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature for optimal mixing
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Provides tanginess and stability
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda A leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 3 cups Flour Forms the base of the cookie
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Gives the frosting sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Adds tangy creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Coloring Optional for decoration
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Offset spatula
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine softened butter, butter-flavored shortening, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add room-temperature eggs to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and flour.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a cohesive dough forms.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, rolling into balls and pressing down slightly.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, looking for golden edges with soft centers.
  8. Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. To prepare the frosting, blend softened butter, sour cream, and a pinch of salt until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  10. Frost cooled cookies generously using an offset spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened and not melted for optimal dough texture. Don't skip the cream of tartar for proper cookie structure. Chill the dough if needed to maintain shape while baking.

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