Best 7 Gum Drop Bread Or Gum Drop Muffins Recipes

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**Gumdrop Bread and Muffins: A Sweet Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of gumdrop bread and muffins, a classic American treat that combines the chewy texture of bread or muffins with the vibrant colors and sweet taste of gumdrops. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a festive holiday gathering, a cozy afternoon tea party, or a simple family breakfast. With their eye-catching appearance and irresistible taste, gumdrop bread and muffins are sure to bring joy and delight to people of all ages. Discover the secrets behind these beloved recipes and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK & EASY GUMDROPS



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These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. -Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 64 pieces (1 pound).

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup plus 3/4 cup water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon raspberry extract
Red food coloring
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in extract and food coloring as desired., Pour into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or until firm., Loosen edges of candy from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared work surface. Cut into 1-in squares; roll in sugar. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until all sides are dry, turning every hour, 3-4 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GUMDROP LOAF



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Slices of this sweet loaf burst with color. This recipe is a real kid-pleaser, great for parties and Christmas-time.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 lb gumdrop, sliced
1 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • In another bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk; fold in gumdrops and raisins.
  • Pour mixture into greased loaf pan and bake for one to one and a half hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool for 20 minutes in pan and then remove to finish cooling on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.6, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 161.8, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 31.4, Protein 3.4

CHRISTMAS GUMDROP BREAD



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Quick but luxurious and fun for giving. The baking mix makes it quick, while cherries, candy, fruit and nuts make it look festive when cut open. For a gift presentation, either cut the bread and arrange on a plate, or wrap in nice packaging, because the loaves are a bit brown and lumpy on the outside.

Provided by fluffernutter

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
1 cup baking mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 cup dried dates, chopped
1 cup mini gumdrop
1 cup chopped toasted almond

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs, then beat in baking mix, sugar and vanilla.
  • Stir in the cherries, apricots, dates, gumdrops and almonds.
  • Spoon into 4 greased miniature baking pans (about 5 inches by 3 inches).
  • Bake at 300°F for 1 hour 20 minutes.
  • Cool in pans 5 minutes.
  • Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
  • Batter may be used for muffins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 991.7, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 159.2, Sodium 462.8, Carbohydrate 179.6, Fiber 12.9, Sugar 130.5, Protein 17.1

HOMEMADE GUMDROPS



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It's super easy to make your own sweet and chewy gumdrops. Experiment with flavors to create tastes that are uniquely yours.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
Food color
Flavored extract
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Lightly spray candy molds or miniature muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
  • In small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup water and 2 cups sugar to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; carefully add to gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Divide mixture into 4 small bowls (or more, depending on how many colors/flavors you want). Tint each bowl with 4 to 5 drops food color, then stir in 1/2 teaspoon extract. Carefully spoon mixture into molds. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight until set.
  • Carefully remove gumdrops from molds, using a butter knife as needed to coax gumdrops from molds. Roll gumdrops in sugar; place on waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to crystallize slightly. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GUMDROP COOKIES



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These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! -Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar, divided
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 or spiced gumdrops
2 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in gumdrops. , In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into dough., Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICE GUMDROP MUFFINS (OR BREAD LOAF)



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My good friend Edith Lamb (who is in her late 90s shared this recipe...It is one of her signature recipes, and they have made it in their family for years.

Provided by Amy Alusa

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb seedless raisins
2 3/4 c granulated sugar
2 c water
1/4 lb butter
1/4 c shortening (i use butter flavored crisco)
1 c spiced gumdrops
1 1/2 c cold water
2 eggs
4 1/2 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
3 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground mace
1/2 lb nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first four ingredients and bring to a boil. Add the next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil again, and then cool. When cool add the final 7 ingredients, and mix well.
  • 2. Fill greased muffin cups or loaf pans(fill muffin cups 2/3 full). Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven. Allow to sit in the oven for 15 minutes. Then cool another 15 minutes out of the oven, but still in the pan. Thus the indicated cook time of 1 1/2 hours. Store in waxed paper or tin foil. Freezes well.

GUMDROP LOAVES



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I dress up traditional fruitcake by stirring in colorful, chewy gumdrops. No one can resist a sweet slice!-JoAnn Renze, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups small gumdrops
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup red candied cherries, cut in half
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, applesauce and vanilla (batter will appear curdled). Remove black gumdrops and save for another use. In a large bowl, combine the gumdrops, pecans, dates, raisins, cherries and 1 cup flour; toss to coat. Combine the baking soda, cinnamon, pie spice and remaining flour; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in gumdrop mixture. , Pour into two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 300° for 45 minutes; cover loosely with foil. Bake 45 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of gumdrops to create a colorful and festive bread or muffins.
  • Be sure to chop the gumdrops into small pieces so that they distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • If you don't have any gumdrops on hand, you can substitute other small candies, such as M&Ms or chocolate chips.
  • The batter for gumdrop bread or muffins can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Gumdrop bread or muffins can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • These treats are perfect for parties, picnics, or bake sales.

Conclusion:

Gumdrop bread or muffins are a fun and easy treat to make that is sure to be a hit with people of all ages. With their colorful appearance and sweet flavor, these treats are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a festive and delicious snack, give gumdrop bread or muffins a try.

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