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Classic Gumdrop Cookies

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 24
Calories: 126 kcal
Author: Karlynn Johnston

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!

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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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°.

  2. Cream the butter or shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, followed by the almond extract.

  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
  4. Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well.
  5. Stir in gumdrops.
  6. 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!
  7. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from the baking pans to wire racks to cool completely
Nutrition Facts
Classic Gumdrop Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 53mg2%
Potassium 2mg0%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Sugar 12g13%
Vitamin A 10IU0%
Calcium 1mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.