Alcatraz Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    32 servings

  • Calories

    101 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Alcatraz Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Alcatraz was a harsh prison, but it had pretty great food. Learn about the community living on Alcatraz and try a vintage recipe from the island.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup shortening soft
  • 1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons sugar divided
  • 2 large egg room temperature
  • 2 3/4 cups flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and eggs.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tarter, baking soda and salt.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula to form a soft dough.
  4. Gather the dough into a pile, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerator 6 hours to overnight, or until thoroughly chilled.
  5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together remaining 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Roll dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll the balls into the cinnamon and sugar mixture to coat.
  6. Place the balls a full 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet (they will spread quite a bit!). Bake until lightly browned but still soft, around 8-10 minutes.
  7. The cookies will puff up at first, then flatten out.
  8. Let cool on a wire rack, then serve.

Notes

  • You will also need: 2 mixing bowls, electric mixer, baking sheet

Nutrition Information

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Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 80mg (3%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Vitamin A 15IU (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 80mg 3%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Vitamin A 15IU 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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