Gumdrop Gems

Name: Gumdrop Gems
Ingredients: 1 c. butter or margarine; 1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 egg; 2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 c. small gumdrops, sliced

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
1 1/2 c. sifted confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. small gumdrops, sliced

Directions

1

Thoroughly cream the butter, confectioners sugar and vanilla; beat in egg.
2

Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Gradually stir into creamed mixture; mix well.
3

Shape dough into rolls 2 inches in diameter and 12 inches long.
4

Wrap in waxed paper; chill several hours or overnight.
5

Cut 1/4-inch thick slices.
6

Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
7

Decorate tops with gumdrop slices.
8

Bake in a moderate oven (350°) for about 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
9

Cool slightly before removing from pan.
10

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
11

(Remove black candies.)