Gumdrop Cookies
These classic gumdrop cookies are a delicious, soft, buttery cookie with chewy gumdrops in every bite! Perfect for any occasion!
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter SEE VERY IMPORTANT NOTE
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chopped fruit-flavoured gumdrops or mini gumdrops
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl using a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the egg and beat in completely. Add in the almond extract, then mix until combined.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until fully combined.
- Stir in the gumdrops. Refrigerate the dough for an hour before baking.
- Drop Tablespoon size balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes
- Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from baking sheets. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Store in a lidded container in layers, with parchment or waxed paper between each layer at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
BUTTER NOTE: The quality of butter has deteriorated since I first posted this recipe. To preserve the buttery goodness of these cookies, I use the same amount of butter. However, I now refrigerate the dough before baking, which prevents the cookies from spreading out.
If the cookies are spreading out too much and you don't want to chill them, use 1/2 cup of butter instead.
The miniature gumdrops for these cookies (size shown in the photo) can be found in stores near Christmas, but if you are unable to find them, you can use normal gumdrops cut into smaller pieces. I usually buy and freeze a couple of bags for the following year if I can’t find them easily!
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg