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Gumdrop Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup coconut
1 cup gum drops
2 cup oatmeal
2 beaten eggs
1 cup ground pecans - optional
Directions:
Directions:
Beat shortening till soft. Beat in sugar and vanilla. Sift flour with salt,
baking powder and soda. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of flour mix over coconut, gumdrops
and oatmeal. Beat sifted ingredients into shortening mixture in about 2
parts alternating with 2 beaten eggs. Stir in gumdrop mix. Roll in 1 inch
balls. Flatten with fork and dip in milk. Bake at 350º for 10 min.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
3 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Mom made these all the time, but especially at Christmas. She also made sure to make a batch for Wayne every year for his birthday. They're still a family favorite.

 

 

 

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