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Swig sugar cookies on a wire rack and on a white serving plate.
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Swig Sugar Cookies

These copycat Swig sugar cookies are soft, thick, and perfectly frosted with pink sour cream icing. A chilled, bakery-style cookie made right at home!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, copycat recipe
Servings: 24 cookies
Author: Jillian Wade

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon
  • wire cooling rack
  • Offset spatula or butter knife

Ingredients

For the Chilled Sugar Cookies:

  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Pink Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 –3 tablespoons milk as needed
  • 1 –2 drops pink gel food coloring

Instructions

Mix the dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, and mix until combined.

Add the dry ingredients:

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. It should be thick but not dry.

Chill out:

  • Cover the dough and chill for at least 1 hour. This helps the cookies hold their shape and get that classic soft-but-set texture.

Preheat and prep:

  • When you’re ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Shape and bake:

  • Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Place on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass (you can lightly grease or sugar the glass to prevent sticking). Bake for 10–12 minutes—edges should be just set, but the centers will still look soft. Don’t overbake.

Cool completely:

  • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, chill the cookies in the fridge before frosting for a true Swig-style finish.

Make the frosting:

  • Beat together the butter and sour cream until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and a splash of milk. Beat until creamy, adding more milk as needed to reach your preferred consistency. Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring until you achieve the perfect pink.

Frost and serve:

  • Spread a generous dollop of frosting on each cooled (and preferably chilled) cookie. Serve cold for the most authentic copycat experience.

Notes

Here are simple storage, freezing, and make-ahead tips. 
Store: Keep frosted cookies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The chilled texture is part of the charm!
Freeze: You can freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months. Freeze frosting separately and assemble after thawing.
Make Ahead: The dough and frosting can both be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg