CUTE PIG COOKIES

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • 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. , 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., For frosting, in a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, milk, vanilla and food coloring. Frost cookies. , 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 : Calories 232 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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