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Rumford Sugar Cookies

Recipe By :Martha
Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Rolled

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs -- whipped
2 tablespoons water
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups all-purpose flour

Cream shortening 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.
Bake quickly 400 - 450 F.