Swig Cookies are all the rage in Utah and now you can make them at home! Cold, rich, buttery cookies topped with flavored, creamy frostings.
Swig Cookies
These popular cookies originated in Utah at Swig Soda Run shops. Their signature cookie is a cold, rough-edged, sugar cookie topped with a glorious sweet pink frosting. Once I tasted this cookie, I was hooked and knew I needed to figure out how to recreate them in my own kitchen. They’re thick, slightly crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside and of course, topped with creamy frosting. And with all the variations with this recipe, the possibilities are endless! Mix and match cookie and frosting combinations to make your own delicious treats.
Tips for Signature Swig Cookies
- Keep the sugar cookies in the freezer after you bake them. When you are ready to eat a cookie, remove it from the freezer and frost it. This is what they do at Swig. The cookie is best when served ice cold instead of room temperature. If you’ve never tried eating cookies this way, pop a few in the freezer and try it. I tell you, I am a fan!
- Create the rough edge of the cookie by dipping the bottom of a glass into sugar, then press it onto the cookie dough ball.
- Stay up to date on the latest creations from Swig at swig.com.
- If you would like to try a Swig drink to go along with these Swig Cookies, you have got to try our homemade version of Swig’s Raspberry Dream Soda, here!
- Go to the recipe card for the Swig Sugar Cookie recipe. The following are more delicious variations
Swig Peanut Butter Cookies
For the Cookie Dough:
- 3/4 c. butter, softened
- 1 c. peanut butter
- 1 1/4 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. salt
- *extra sugar for pressing cookies
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1/2 c. peanut butter
- 1/4 c. sour cream
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- dash salt
- 2 1/2 – 3 c. powdered sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- In a stand-mixer or large mixing bowl, combine butter, peanut butter, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Cream together and slowly add in eggs.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix well and slowly add to the butter/sugar mixture until combined and doughy.
- Roll dough into golf-ball sized balls and place on non-stick cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat.
- Dip the bottom of a glass into excess sugar and press on to each dough ball (re-dipping in sgar each time) to flatten the cookie. Press lightly because you don’t want your cookie to be too thin.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is lightly golden-brown. Do not over-bake. Set aside to cool.
- For the Frosting: Cream together butter, peanut butter, sour cream, vanilla and salt. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until desired consistency (you may not need it all). Spread over cooled cookies and serve!
Swig Coconut Cookies
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 c. butter, softened
- 3/4 c. vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 1/2 tsp. coconut extract
- 2 eggs
- 5 1/2 c. flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. salt
- *extra sugar for pressing cookies
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 3/4 c. sour cream
- 1 tsp. coconut extract
- dash of salt
- 1 1/2 – 2 lbs. powdered sugar
- toasted coconut (for topping)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- In a stand-mixer or large mixing bowl, combine butter, oil, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Cream together. Add coconut extract and slowly add in eggs.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix well and slowly add to the butter/sugar mixture until combined and doughy.
- Roll dough into golf-ball sized balls and place on non-stick cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat.
- Dip the bottom of a glass into excess sugar and press on to each dough ball (re-dipping in sgar each time) to flatten the cookie. Press lightly because you don’t want your cookie to be too thin.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is lightly golden-brown. Do not over-bake. Set aside to cool.
For the frosting:
- Cream together butter, sour cream, coconut extract and salt. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until desired consistency (you may not need it all). Spread over cooled cookies, top with toasted coconut and serve!
Swig Chocolate Cookies
- 1 c. butter, softened
- 3/4 c. vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 2 eggs
- 4 c. flour
- 3/4 c. cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. salt
- *extra sugar for pressing cookies
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- In a stand-mixer or large mixing bowl, combine butter, oil, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Cream together and slowly add in eggs.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix well and slowly add to the butter/sugar mixture until combined and doughy.
- Roll dough into golf-ball sized balls and place on non-stick cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat.
- Dip the bottom of a glass into excess sugar and press on to each dough ball (re-dipping in sgar each time) to flatten the cookie. Press lightly because you don’t want your cookie to be too thin.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is lightly golden-brown. Do not over-bake. Set aside to cool.
For the frosting:
- For the frosting we used the recipe here
Swig Lemon Cookies
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 c. butter, softened
- 3/4 c. vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 c. sugar
- 3/4 c. powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp. water
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon zest
- 2 eggs
- 5 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. salt
- *extra sugar for pressing cookies
For the Frosting:
- 1/4 c. butter, softened
- 1 (8z. pkg) cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 – 2 lbs. powdered sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- In a stand-mixer or large mixing bowl, combine butter, oil, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Cream together and slowly add in lemon juice, lemon zest, and eggs.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix well and slowly add to the butter/sugar mixture until combined and doughy (but not sticky).
- Roll dough into golf-ball sized balls and place on non-stick cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat.
- Dip the bottom of a glass into excess sugar and press on to each dough ball (re-dipping in sgar each time) to flatten the cookie. Press lightly because you don’t want your cookie to be too thin.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is lightly golden-brown. Do not over-bake. Set aside to cool.
For the frosting:
- Cream together butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla. Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until desired consistency (you may not need it all). Spread over cooled cookies and serve!
How to Make Swig Sugar Cookies
Swig Cookies are all the rage in Utah and now you can make them at home! Cold, rich, buttery cookies topped with flavored, creamy frostings.
Serves: 24
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 eggs
- 5 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- *extra sugar for pressing cookies
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- dash of salt
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or as needed, to taste
- red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
- In a stand-mixer or large mixing bowl, combine butter, oil, sugar, powdered sugar, and water. Cream together and slowly add in eggs.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Mix well and slowly add to the butter/sugar mixture until combined and doughy.
- Roll dough into golf-ball sized balls and place on non-stick cookie sheet or cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat.
- Dip the bottom of a glass into excess sugar and press on to each dough ball (re-dipping in sugar each time) to flatten the cookie. Press lightly because you don't want your cookie to be too thin.
- Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is lightly golden-brown. Do not over-bake. Set aside to cool.
For the frosting:
- Cream together butter, sour cream, and salt.
- Slowly add powdered sugar and mix until desired consistency (you may not need it all).
- Add milk to thin if needed.
- Mix in food coloring to desired hue.
- Spread over cooled cookies and serve!
Recipe Video
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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Melissa Wong says
is the no oil for the peanut butter variation a typo? Thanks!
Favorite Family Recipes says
No, it is not a typo. The peanut butter has some oil in it.
Diane says
I made the lemon cookie recipe and they were amazing! I am going to make the coconut cookies next.
Loli says
Any substitition for cream of tartar?
Favorite Family Recipes says
For every 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar in the recipe, you can use 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar.
Cory says
How many cookies are in one recipe?
Favorite Family Recipes says
It makes 24 cookies!
Nicole Hammond says
These are so yummy! Every time I bring them to a party, they are a crowd favorite!! I always get asked for the recipe!! And I’m happy to share that it’s one of your recipes!! ❤️
Danielle Williams says
The coconut frosting recipe calls for 1 1/2 – 2 lbs of powdered sugar….pretty sure that’s a typo. (Unless you’re wanting to frost about 100 cookies)
Favorite Family Recipes says
It isn’t a typo. These cookies are large and are frosted with a layer of very thick frosting. You can make less frosting and frost with a thinner layer if you prefer. Thank you for clarifying!
Melissa says
Salted or unsalted butter for cookie?
Salted or unsalted butter for frosting?
Favorite Family Recipes says
I always use salted butter – I think it tastes better!
Colleen says
I have never heard of a swig cookie before, but these look so tasty! I love the idea of mixing and matching the cookie bases with different frostings. Sounds like a fun way to involve the kids 🙂 Looking forward to making these in the future.