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**Gumdrop Cookies: A Sweet and Chewy Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful world of gumdrop cookies, where chewy coconut and soft cookie dough come together in perfect harmony. These cookies are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes, with their vibrant colors and playful designs. Whether you prefer classic red and green gumdrops or a rainbow assortment, these cookies are sure to brighten up any occasion.

This collection of recipes offers a variety of gumdrop cookie experiences, catering to different tastes and preferences. From the classic chewy coconut cookies to the soft and fluffy cake-like cookies, each recipe promises a unique textural adventure. Some recipes incorporate chopped nuts for an added crunch, while others feature a surprise filling of jam or chocolate chips. No matter your choice, these gumdrop cookies are guaranteed to be a hit among cookie lovers of all ages.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with our collection of gumdrop cookie recipes. Let the sweet aroma of coconut and the vibrant colors of gumdrops fill your kitchen as you create these delectable treats. Enjoy them with a glass of cold milk, share them with friends and family, or savor them as a special afternoon snack.

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 COOKIES RECIPE



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Easy Gum Drop Cookies - fun cookies loaded with gumdrops, coconut and oatmeal they are sweet, delicious. A old-fashioned cookie that everyone loves!

Provided by Deb Clark

Categories     Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter (softened)
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup coconut (shredded)
1 cup gum drops (plus more to top the cookies with if desired!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Using a mixer, slowly incorporate the flour mixture in a couple of batches into the creamed mixture until completely mixed.
  • Stir in the coconut, oatmeal and gumdrops.
  • Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Optional: Dot the top of the cookie dough with additional gumdrop pieces before baking.
  • Remove from oven, allow to rest on baking sheet for five minutes before removing and placing on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 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.

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

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use parchment paper to line the baking sheets for easy cleanup and to prevent the cookies from sticking.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Use a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. This will help ensure that the cookies are all the same size and shape.
  • Bake the cookies at the recommended temperature and for the specified amount of time. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These gumdrop cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite colors and flavors of gumdrops. So next time you are looking for a sweet and colorful treat, give these gumdrop cookies a try!

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