Best 7 Gumdrop Cookie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in delectable delights with our tantalizing collection of gumdrop cookie bar recipes. These irresistible treats combine the chewy goodness of cookie bars with the vibrant burst of flavors from colorful gumdrops. From classic recipes that evoke nostalgic memories to innovative creations that push the boundaries of taste, our curated selection offers something for every palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking new inspiration or a novice cook eager to try something different, our recipes guide you through the process with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful journey into the world of gumdrop cookie bars, where sweet memories are made.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

GUMDROP COOKIES



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Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops-so you know they'll be perfect every time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups quartered green, red and white spice-flavored gumdrops
2 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in egg just until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cup of the quartered gumdrops.
  • Shape dough into 60 (1-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten each ball to 1 1/2-inch circle. On each dough round, sprinkle sparkling sugar and place 3 quartered gumdrops.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set and light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

GUMDROP COOKIE BARS



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Sweet orange icing covers these chewy cookie bars that are made with gumdrops and pecans - a flavorful dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons water
1 cup assorted colors small gumdrops, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and egg yolks until well blended. Gradually add two-thirds of the flour mixture alternately with water, stirring well after each addition. Add gumdrops and pecans to remaining flour mixture; stir to coat well. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter alternately with reserved gumdrop mixture. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, melted butter, orange peel and orange juice until well blended. Spread over bars. Let stand until set. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

COCONUT GUMDROP COOKIES



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These oatmeal cookies are chewy and sweet. The flavors of coconut, gumdrops and pecans are blended to perfection.

Provided by Sallie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup gumdrops, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut, rolled oats, pecans and gumdrops. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets. Gently flatten cookies using a fork dipped in flour.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 47.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

GUMDROP COOKIE BARS



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Make and share this Gumdrop Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 52m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups gumdrops
2/3 cup nuts
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • cream butter and sugar together. it wont look creamy because of the sugar to butter ratio.
  • beat eggs until light and lemon colored.
  • blend with water into creamed mixture.
  • sift dry ingredients together.
  • stir into sugar mixture.
  • fold in cut up or mini gumdrops and chopped nuts.
  • pour into greased 15x10x1 jelly roll pan. and spread with a spatula
  • bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 22 minutes.
  • when cooled
  • frost with orange icing.
  • combine all ingredents.
  • beat til smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 73.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 30.9, Protein 2.7

GUMDROP BARS



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This makes a festive, holiday bar cookie. Posted in response to a request, I have not tried this recipe. Times are estimates.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1 tablespoon cold water
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup gumdrop, cut up (omitting black gumdrops)
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Beat eggs lightly; Add water gradually; Beat in sugar.
  • Dredge nuts and gumdrops with 1 tablespoon flour.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; Fold in nuts and gumdrops.
  • Put into 9 x 13 inch pan which has been lined with oiled wax paper; Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Cool only slightly, take from pan and remove wax paper.
  • Cut into bars; Dredge with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.3

GUMDROP COOKIE BARS



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My mother made these and kept them in a plastic box for a few days so that the spices would develope.

Provided by Sheila Bishop

Categories     Chocolate

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground mace
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/3 c vegetable shortening -- soft
1 c packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 c evaporated milk
1 1/2 c gumdrops
1 c walnuts -- chopped
confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cut small, soft gumdrops into 4 to 5 pieces each. (Do not use licorice-flavored candies.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sift flour with baking powder, salt and spices. Set aside. Place shortening, brown sugar, egg and vanilla into large bowl. Use an electric mixer set at medium speed to beat mixture until light and fluffy. Add half the flour mixture and the evaporated milk and beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour mixture until well combined. Add gumdrops and coarsely chopped walnuts (or pecans), mixing well. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Remove pan to wire rack and cool partially. Cut into bars while still warm. Sprinkle lightly with sifted confectioner's sugar. Yield: about 20 bars.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure the cookies bake evenly and have a smooth texture.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the dough, resulting in a soft and chewy cookie bar.
  • Make sure the eggs are well beaten before adding them to the batter. This will help prevent the cookies from becoming tough.
  • Stir in the gumdrops last, so they don't lose their shape or color.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will dry them out.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Gumdrop cookie bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture and sweet, fruity flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Follow these tips to make the best gumdrop cookie bars possible.

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