GUMDROP GEMS

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These are easy and fun cookies for your children to help with. Keep extra gumdrops on hand for snacking helpers!

Provided by Teri Lyn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
48 small gumdrops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cream shortening with vanilla. Add sugars gradually, creaming well. Add eggs and beat thoroughly.
  • Sift flour, soda, and salt together; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats.
  • Shape dough into balls and put on greased cookie sheets. Make a hollow in each ball and place a gumdrop in each hollow.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 85.1 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

Rizwan niazi
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These are so good! I can't stop eating them.


Ximena Briones
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in this recipe. They turned out great!


Tere Hernandez
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I'm not a fan of the cereal in this recipe. I think it would be better with nuts or seeds instead.


Ahemd abdullah
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These are a bit expensive to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


Dammy Kuti
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I had a hard time finding gumdrops in the right colors.


Aubri Gutierrez
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These are a bit too sweet for my taste.


tracy bishop
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but mine didn't turn out as chewy as I expected.


Noony Abubakr
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These are so festive and colorful! I love how they look on a dessert table.


Bongumusa Innocent
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I made these for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success!


Met Clark
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These are the perfect size for a quick snack or dessert.


Mohamed Athman
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I love that these can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a sweet treat on hand when I need it.


Keegan Bailey
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These are a fun and easy treat to make with kids.


nikki stiles
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I'm not a big fan of gumdrops, but these gems are actually really good!


Ahssn khan Ahsan khan
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These are so cute and festive! I can't wait to make them for my next party.


Mo Aa
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I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious these turned out! I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Rajan Angdembe
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These are the perfect sweet treat for any occasion. I love that they're so quick and easy to make.


blueheadedfreak 0.1769
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I've made these gems several times now and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Efe Mosemaka
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


George Monkey
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These gumdrop gems are a delightful treat! The combination of sweet and chewy gumdrops with the crunch of the cereal and nuts is simply irresistible.