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Cute Pig Cookies

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

36 ServingsPrep: 35 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) 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

Directions

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.

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Cute Pig Cookies (continued)

Directions (continued)

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. Yield: 6 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 2 cookies equals 232 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.