Best 14 Gumdrop Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of gumdrop cookies, a classic treat that combines chewy, colorful gumdrops with a soft, buttery cookie base. These cookies are perfect for the holidays, birthday parties, or any occasion that calls for a sweet and festive treat. With variations ranging from classic gumdrop cookies to cream cheese-filled and chocolate-dipped delights, this article offers a collection of recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe or a creative twist, these gumdrop cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring joy to your kitchen.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

EASY GUMDROP COOKIES



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A shortcut spin on the nostalgic classic, these spice drop-studded treats are made easy with Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix. Perfect for baking beginners and any time you need to have sweet treats ready in a pinch!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup quartered green, red and white spice-flavored gumdrops
2 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, softened butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/2 cup of the quartered gumdrops.
  • Shape dough into 40 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased large cookie sheets; flatten each ball to 1 1/2-inch circle. On each dough round, sprinkle sugar and place 3 quartered gumdrops.
  • Bake 7 to 9 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 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

GUMDROP COOKIES



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This is an old recipe I found locally. The consistency of the dough is a bit strange, but these are very good. They are better the next day than when they are first made.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup gumdrop, cut small
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup soft butter
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Stir in gumdrops.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine butter and sugar.
  • Stir in egg.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Stir in milk.
  • Stir in dry ingredient mixture.
  • Drop by small spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes at 350F.
  • Remove from pan and cool on a rack.

LINDA'S SPICED GUMDROP COOKIES



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The kids will LOVE these little morsels... They are so good, and you will love the flavor of the gum drops in the cookies... Betcha can't eat just one!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 doz. depending on size

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup spiced gumdrop, cut up

Steps:

  • Cream together butter and sugars.
  • Beat in egg, water, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and vanilla.
  • Stir in flour and oatmeal.
  • Add gum drops. Mix well.
  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of batter 2" apart on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1843.6, Fat 96.6, SaturatedFat 59.4, Cholesterol 349.8, Sodium 1733.5, Carbohydrate 232.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 123.1, Protein 15.4

HOLIDAY GUMDROP COOKIES



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Making these cookies, I feel that I'm keeping my mother's Christmas spirit alive. They were her special treat each year at holiday time. They're also great for keeping kids busy. They can cut up the gumdrops and eat all the black ones that would turn the dough gray if you put them in the batter. -Letah Chilston, Riverton, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups spice gumdrops
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut gumdrops into small pieces; place in a bowl. Add walnuts, raisins and 1/4 cup flour and toss to coat. , In a large bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg, then buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk remaining flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into shortening mixture. Stir in gumdrop mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 400°. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GUMDROP COOKIES I



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A special cookie for the holidays, with spiced gumdrops, raisins and walnuts. For best results, be sure to pick out the black gumdrops.

Provided by CAROL GUTT

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup shortening
1 egg
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups spiced gumdrops, chopped
¾ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening. Stir in the egg and buttermilk. Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt, add to the creamed mixture, mix until well blended. Stir in the chopped gumdrops, walnuts and raisins. Cover bowl, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drop cookies by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets before removing to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 117.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

SEASONAL GUMDROP COOKIES



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This was always a family affair to make these cookies, mom would get all the ingredients together, dad would stir the dough by hand when it got too hard to mix, and I had the fun job of cutting up the gumdrops.

Provided by Kellie in SLO

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut
1 cup cut up gumdrop

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cream together the margarine, brown sugar and sugar.
  • Blend in the vanilla and eggs.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the coconut and cut up gumdrops.
  • Drop by teaspoonful onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes.
  • NOTE:Dipping scissors in hot water before cutting up the gumdrops helps them cut easier.
  • Either the big gumdrops or the little spice drops work well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.5, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 876.8, Carbohydrate 153, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 88.2, Protein 12

GUMDROP COOKIES



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My mom made these cookies quite often, and I always enjoyed eating these. She used the spiced gumdrops when making these cookies for Christmas (for that traditional seasonal peppermint taste), then she used regular gumdrops the rest of the year. Omit the black gumdrops though...they can give the the dough an unappetizing dark green tint. There are several variations of this cookie already posted on RecipeZaar, but this is the exact quantities and ingredients of my mom's recipe for this particular cookie. My mom used to make a batch of these cookies for our birthday parties, and then wrapped a stack of 3 cookies in cellophane, then tied it with pretty curling ribbon which she put in treat bags that our friends took home with them at the end of the party. Whatever was left over went into our school lunch bags for an extra special treat.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 72 cookies, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup gumdrop, cut in half

Steps:

  • Thoroughly cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, and beat well.
  • Add the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and oatmeal; mix well.
  • Add the coconut and gumdrop halves; mix until well blended.
  • Pinch off pieces of dough, and roll the dough into small balls. Place rolled dough balls on a lightly greased or buttered baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Press each cookie flat with a spatula.
  • Bake in a 375° oven for 10 minutes. Let cookies cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet, then transfer cookies to cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 63.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 0.9

GRANDMA MABEL'S GUMDROP COOKIES



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This recipe was created by Art Smith's (Oprah chef) Grandmother Mabel. A holiday cookie that kids will love any time of the year. You can vary the color of the gumdrops for the holiday--green for St Patrick's day, etc.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup gumdrop, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Cream the butter, margarine and sugar together.
  • Add vanilla and the eggs one at a time until well blended.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and add to egg mixture.
  • Stir until mixed well.
  • By hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed.
  • Refrigerate the dough until it is thoroughly chilled (at least 3 hours).
  • (Chilling the dough will help the cookies keep their shape).
  • Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Take a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball about the size of a walnut.
  • Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

GUMDROP COOKIES II



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Kids love 'em!

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
¾ cup gumdrops, chopped
½ cup blanched almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Sift and measure flour; resift 3 times with baking powder and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, cream shortening; add sugar gradually and continue creaming. Add well-beaten egg and beat until fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Add gum drops and mix well.
  • Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Stick 4 almond halves in top of each cookie. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned. Remove immediately to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 64.7 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

CHRISTMAS GUMDROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Christmas Gumdrop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
1/2 cup coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup gumdrop

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine sugars, butter, shortening, egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except gumdrops, and beat until a soft dough forms. Then add gumdrops.
  • Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cook for 1 minute before removing from cookie sheets. Cool completely before storing.

HOLIDAY GUMDROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Holiday Gumdrop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup packaged sweetened coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped coarsely
1 cup gumdrop, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Cream the butter, margarine and sugar together in a mixer.
  • Add vanilla, and the eggs one at a time until well blended.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the sifted flour to the butter and egg mixture and mix well.
  • By hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed.
  • Refrigerate the dough until it is well-chilled (at least 3 hours).
  • Note: This will help the cookies keep their shape.
  • Once the dough is chilled, pre-heat the oven to 350°.
  • Take about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.
  • Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of vegetable oil and butter to create a chewy and tender cookie.
  • Chill the dough before baking to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
  • Dip the tops of the cookies in melted chocolate or sprinkles before they cool completely for added decoration and flavor.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Gumdrop cookies are a festive and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or simply as a snack. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and colorful appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a fun and easy baking project, be sure to give gumdrop cookies a try.

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