Gumdrop Cookies

Name: Gumdrop Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/2 c. light brown sugar; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. chopped nuts; 1 c. cut-up gumdrops

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. plus 2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. cut-up gumdrops

Directions

1

Cream shortening until soft.
2

Gradually beat in the sugars. Beat in egg and blend thoroughly.
3

Sift together salt, baking soda and flour (reserving a little flour to sprinkle over the gumdrops) and stir into the first mixture with vanilla.
4

Add nuts and gumdrop pieces.
5

Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet and bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly browned.