For a festive touch, add a few drops of food coloring to the dough. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Feel free to experiment with different spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, or ginger. If the dough is too sticky, chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling out.
Rumford Sugar Cookies
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS15
Journey back to a simpler time with these delightful sugar cookies, reminiscent of a classic 1940s recipe. Crisp edges give way to a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center, infused with the warm spices of nutmeg and cloves. A timeless treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate29 g
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Cholesterol23 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium70 mg
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Sugar17 g
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Fat9 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 hrs
In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
02
Step
2 hrs
Beat in the eggs until well combined. (2 minutes)
03
Step
3 hrs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder and 1 cup of flour. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. (3 minutes)
04
Step
2 hrs
Add the water (or milk) and spices, mixing until incorporated. (2 minutes)
05
Step
5 hrs
Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a stiff dough forms. You may need to add a bit more flour to achieve the desired consistency. (5 minutes)
06
Step
1 hrs
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and form it into a ball. (1 minute)
07
Step
5 hrs
Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll out the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness. (5 minutes)
08
Step
5 hrs
Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. (5 minutes)
09
Step
2 hrs
Place the cookies onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. (2 minutes)
10
Step
2 hrs
Sprinkle the tops of the cookies with granulated sugar. (2 minutes)
11
Step
7 hrs
Bake in a preheated oven at 400-450°F (200-230°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (6-8 minutes)
12
Step
10 hrs
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)
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Shanie Bednar
Jun 29, 2025I used milk instead of water, and the cookies turned out so rich and delicious!
Zachery Torp
Jun 22, 2025The nutmeg and cloves add such a warm and comforting flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.
Kirstin Wuckert
Jun 17, 2025My dough was a little sticky, so I chilled it for a bit, and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the tip!
Lisa Mclaughlin
Jun 2, 2025These cookies are amazing! My family loved them, and they were so easy to make.