Classic Gumdrop Cookies
These gum drop cookies are buttery, soft and chewy, with perfect little bits of gumdrops in them! They are perfect for Santa, birthdays and more!
Servings: 24
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup shortening/butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped fruit-flavored gumdrops or mini gumdrops
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- Cream the butter or shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, followed by the almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in gumdrops.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, making sure they are 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies until they are golden brown, around 12-15 minutes. Watch them closely to make sure they don't overbake!
- Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from the baking pans to wire racks to cool completely
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