Gumdrop Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour before measuring.
2. 2
   Then, sift together flour, salt and cinnamon.
3. 3
   Sprinkle about 1/4 of the flour mixture over the prepared pecans and gumdrops.
4. 4
   Beat eggs and water until light. Add gradually the brown sugar.
5. 5
   When sugar is well blended, stir in the flour mixture and, last, the nuts and gumdrops.
6. 6
   Spread the batter in a greased 9 x 12-inch pan.
7. 7
   Bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Ice the cake with confectioners sugar thinned to a good spreading consistency with lemon juice.