Rumford Sugar Cookies Recipes

RUMFORD SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• (Directions as written:) Cream fat and sugar, beat in whipped eggs, add baking powder and 1 cup flour, then water and spices; add remaining flour gradually, working in more flour until dough is stiff enough to roll.
• Sprinkle flour over pastry board. Make a ball of dough, lay it on the board. Rub rolling pin with flour and roll out dough into a sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cut in round cakes, sift granulated sugar over each, and bake quickly 400 - 450 F. (200 - 230 C).

BROWN SUGAR OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer (or using a hand mixer), beat together the brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Beat in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl after each one.
• Mix together the flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl. Add it into the creamed mixture in 2 to 3 batches, mixing until just combined. Mix in the oats until just combined.
• Use your preferred size cookie scoop (or a regular spoon) to drop portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them a couple inches apart. Bake until dark and chewy, 12 to 13 minutes. If you'd like a crispier cookie, just cook a little longer!
• Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets, then transfer onto a plate for serving.

EVERYTHING SUGAR COOKIE (DOUGH!)

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the sugar and butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and eggs and beat on medium speed until just combined. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Mix everything on low speed until just combined. Stir in the pretzels. toffee bits and potato chips until you have an even mix.
• Using waxed paper, roll the dough into 3 logs (each about 12 inches long). If you want to enjoy these later, wrap the waxed paper logs in plastic wrap and pop in the freezer
• When ready to bake from fresh or frozen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Slice the dough into 3/4-inch-thick slices with a sharp knife (no need to thaw), place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the edges are light brown and the middle has set, about 15 minutes. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

IDEAL SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar; mix until light and fluffy. With mixer running, add egg, brandy, and vanilla; mix until well combined. With the mixer on low, slowly add reserved flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
• Transfer dough to a clean surface. Shape into 2 disks, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with nonstick baking mats or parchment paper; set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes and transfer to prepared sheets, spaced 1 inch apart. Leftover dough can be rolled and cut once more. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes; do not allow to brown. Transfer sheets to wire racks; let cool completely.
• Decorate with royal icing, if desired.

RUMFORD'S BAKING POWDER BISCUITS

Steps:

• Note: I used a KitchenAid stand up mixer to prep the dough.
• PREHEAT oven to 450 degrees.
• Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl.
• Cut in shortening until mixture resemble coarse meal.
• Add milk to make a soft dough.
• Turn dough out on a floured surface and knead *gently* for 30 seconds.
• Roll out to 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thickness.
• Use a cookie cutter to cut out into rounds. I used a 3-inch diameter Fiestaware tumbler cup, top floured.
• Place on greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake approximately 12-15 minutes or until light golden.

RUMFORD SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• (Directions as written:) Cream fat and sugar, beat in whipped eggs, add baking powder and 1 cup flour, then water and spices; add remaining flour gradually, working in more flour until dough is stiff enough to roll.
• Sprinkle flour over pastry board. Make a ball of dough, lay it on the board. Rub rolling pin with flour and roll out dough into a sheet 1/4 inch thick. Cut in round cakes, sift granulated sugar over each, and bake quickly 400 - 450 F. (200 - 230 C).

RUM SUGAR COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, and butter until the mixture resembles cornmeal.
• Combine eggs, sugar, rum extract, almond extract, and nutmeg until well mixed.
• Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture. Stir until well blended.
• Divide the dough into two equal halves. Refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out until it is 1/8 inch thick. Using a cookie cutter cut the dough into cookies (whatever shapes you please).
• Place the cookies on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake 7 to 9 minutes.
• When cookies have cooled frost generously with Rum Flavored Icing if using.
• Rum Flavored Icing:.
• Heat butter and milk over a low heat. When melted remove from heat.
• Stir sugar and rum extract into the butter and milk mixture. Use hot water to thin the icing to your desired consistency.