Cute Pig Cookies

Total Time:Prep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Becky Baldwin

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 02, 2022

Every year when National Pig Day rolls around, I make this taste treats to celebrate.—Becky Baldwin, Annville, Pennsylvania

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Cute Pig Cookies

Yield:6 dozen
Prep:35 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • frosting/decorating:
    • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 1/2 cup butter, melted
    • 6 tablespoons milk
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 3 to 4 drops red food coloring
    • Pink sugar wafer cookies
    • 36 large marshmallows, halved
    • Butterscotch chips and miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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Directions

  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.
  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.
  3. For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Frost cookies.
  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.