Best 5 Grandma Staffords Nutmeg Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, "Grandma Stafford's Nutmeg Cookies" hold a cherished place, passed down through generations like a treasured heirloom. These cookies possess an aura of nostalgia, conjuring up images of cozy kitchens filled with the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods. As we embark on a culinary expedition to discover the best recipe for these timeless cookies, let's delve into the history and significance they hold, exploring the ingredients that render them so irresistible and unraveling the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA STAFFORD'S NUTMEG COOKIES



Grandma Stafford's Nutmeg Cookies image

This delicious nutmeg cookie recipe is courtesy of Abigail Breslin's great-grandmother.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, for baking sheet
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together sugar and shortening until well combined. Add eggs, mixing until incorporated.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. With the mixer running, add flour, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour; mix until well combined.
  • Using a tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until edges are slightly brown, about 15 minutes.

GRANDMA STAFFORD'S NUTMEG COOKIES



Grandma Stafford's Nutmeg Cookies image

This delicious nutmeg cookie recipe is courtesy of Abigail Breslin's great-grandmother.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Unsalted butter, for baking sheet
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a baking sheet and set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together sugar and shortening until well combined. Add eggs, mixing until incorporated.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. With the mixer running, add flour, alternating with buttermilk and beginning and ending with flour; mix until well combined.
  • Using a tablespoon, drop dough onto prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake until edges are slightly brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMA ABBEY'S CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Grandma Abbey's Christmas Cookies image

Grandma Abbey made these cookies for my MIL (her granddaughter) when she was a child in the 1930's. They're my husband's favorite. With a delicate nutmeg flavor, they stand up nicely to frosting. Grandpa Boskat, my MIL's father, always preferred his with sugar sprinkled on top, but Grandma Boskat frosted the rest for her children.

Provided by KelliCooks

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
3 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Combine the nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a small bowl. Stir in the buttermilk and add this mixture to the creamed ingredients. Gradually stir in the flour one cup at a time. If dough is still too sticky to roll, gradually add more flour until you can form the dough into a ball. Cover and chill dough for at least an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll dough out to 1/4 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into shapes and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake until no indentation remains when cookies are lightly touched, about 10 minutes. Cool cookies on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES



Grandma's Sugar Cookies image

This recipe dates back 100 years in my family and passed down to me from my grandmother, Delilah.

Provided by Mary Alzua

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup shortening
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup colored sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream the brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and the shortening. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Alternate adding the buttermilk with the dry ingredients.
  • Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in colored sugar if desired. Place them 2 inches apart on an unprepared cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.9 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 138.9 mg, Sugar 22 g

GRANDMA BONNIE'S DREAM COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Grandma Bonnie's Dream Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, kosher salt, baker's ammonia, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, additional topping

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 30 cookie

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baker's ammonia
1 cup unsalted butter, high-quality, cubed, and softened
½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
additional topping, chocolate chips, whole almonds, or raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 275˚F (135˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baker's ammonia.
  • In a separate medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer on low speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla and continue beating until fully combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat to incorporate.
  • Roll about 1 ounce of dough at a time in your hands to make walnut-sized balls. They will be small, about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) wide. Place the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) of space between each cookie. Using a flat-bottomed measuring cup, gently press down on the cookies to flatten.
  • Top each cookie with 3 chocolate chips, a single almond, or raisins.
  • Bake the cookies for 30 minutes, or until the bottoms are light golden brown and the edges are crispy.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 2 grams

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter and bring it to room temperature before creaming it with the sugar. This will help to ensure that your cookies are light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that they bake evenly.
  • Cool the cookies completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.

Conclusion:

Grandma Stafford's Nutmeg Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Grandma Stafford's Nutmeg Cookies a try!

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