My Rainbow Soda Shop Sugar Cookies recipe has a soft, chewy sugar cookie base and is full of crushed Fruit Loops! These rainbow cookies are easy to make from scratch and taste great! Even better, they keep well for days! So simple but delicious, these rainbow sugar cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether for a party, back to school, or just as a sweet treat. They’re made with pantry staples, so they’re also perfect as a fun weekend activity for kids that doesn’t require much planning. Make it with me!

What is a soda shop sugar cookie?

You know what Soda Shop Sugar Cookies are all about if you are from Utah. I won’t name names, but those chilled sugar cookies with the creamy frosting just hit the spot!

These Soda Shop Sugar Cookies are drop sugar cookies with a beautiful rough edge and buttercream frosting. They are best served chilled!

This classic signature sugar cookie is super easy to make at home.

These cookies are unique in their cooking method. Most sugar cookie recipes are cut-out cookies, and this recipe is a drop cookie recipe.

After you prepare the dough and scoop it out onto a cookie sheet, dip the flat bottom of a cup in some granulated sugar, then press the cookie down to flatten it out. This will leave you with a flat cookie with a rough edge.

Here’s What You’ll Need to Make Rainbow Soda Shop Sugar Cookies

For the Rainbow Soda Shop Sugar Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup crushed Fruit Loop cereal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup additional sugar on top of cookies

For the Frosting

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 2 Tablespoons sour cream
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

How to Make Rainbow Soda Shop Sugar Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place butter, oil, sour cream, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl with a paddle attachment and mix at a medium speed until smooth.
3. Add the flour, crushed cereal, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt and mix slowly until the ingredients come together and a dough forms. Do not over-mix.
4. Scoop the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Depending on the size of the cookies I want, I use either 1-inch or 2-inch cookie scoops.
5. Place the additional sugar into a small bowl. Spray the bottom of a flat cup with cooking spray. Dip the cup in sugar, then press the bottom of the cup on top of the cookie. Press the cookies so they are flattened, twisting the cup as you press to create a rough edge. Repeat with all the cookies.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges and bottoms are browned.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely.
8. Place the cookies in the fridge until you are ready to frost.

For your convenience, the full printable recipe card and instructions are at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

Other Cookie Recipes to Try

• Traditional soda shop sugar cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
• White Chocolate Cookie Butter Cookies
• Cake Mix Cookies
• Mexican Wedding Cookies
• Soft & Chewy Gingersnap Cookies

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