Gumdrop Cookies

Gumdrop cookies made with buttermilk that are perfect for Christmas or as a snack in front of the fireplace.

Yields:	1 servings
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	Preparation	20 minutes
	Cooking	10 minutes
	Ready In	30 minutes

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Ingredients

2	cups	brown sugar	packed
1	cup	vegetable shortening
1/2	cup	buttermilk	or water
2	large	eggs
3 1/2	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	teaspoon	baking soda
1	teaspoon	salt
3	cups	gumdrops	cut-up (3 to 4 pieces)

Directions

Mix brown sugar, shortening, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and gumdrops. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inces apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until almost no indentation remains when touched, 8-10 min. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.

Note: Scissors, dipped occasionally into hot water, cut gumdrops easily.

Reviews

I make these every year - and they are always people's favourite! - Makes a huge batch to share with others - about 6 dozen
over 3 years ago by laurie@recipeland

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My wife said, "This is the best cookie I've ever had. I have to agree and it's relatively easy to make.

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