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How to Make Piggies (Sugar and Cinnamon Pie Dough Cookies) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Piggies, also known as Sugar and Cinnamon Pie Dough Cookies, are a delightful treat that have been a popular dessert in many households for generations. These little cookies are a perfect combination of crispy and chewy, with a sweet and spicy flavor that is sure to please your taste buds.

The name "Piggies" comes from the way these cookies are shaped, resembling little piglets. They are a fun and whimsical addition to any dessert table, and are loved by both kids and adults alike. Wh...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 2 tablespoons warm water, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix flour and salt together in a bowl, and use a pastry cutter to cut in 1/3 cup of shortening until the mixture forms pea-size balls. With a fork, form a small well in the center of the mixture, and pour in water, a couple of teaspoons at a time, and stir with the fork to mix in the water and form a dough. Incorporate each addition of water before adding the next, until about 3/4 of the flour mixture has formed a stiff dough. Work a little more water in with your hands, and shape the dough into a ball.
  • Working on a well-floured work surface with a floured rolling pin, roll the dough out into a rectangle about 12 by 16 inches, and about 1/8-inch thick. Spread 1 tablespoon of shortening over the surface of the dough with a soft spatula, and sprinkle sugar all over the dough square. Sprinkle the dough with cinnamon. Pick up a long edge of dough, and tightly roll the dough into a log shape. With a sharp knife, slice the log into 3/4-inch thick slices. Place the slices onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are lightly browned and sizzling on the bottom, about 8 minutes. Cool on paper towels; freeze extras for later.

    • Nutrition

    62 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 7mg

    Categories

    Sugar recipes
    Cinnamon recipes
    Cookie recipes