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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

GUMDROP BARS



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Great bar cookie.

Provided by Rosemarie Magee

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup gum drops, no licorice ones
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Sift dry ingredients and set aside
  • Beat eggs in large bowl until foamy.
  • Beat in sugar gradually.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Blend in sifted dry ingredients.
  • Mix in gumdrops and walnuts.
  • Pour into pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into bars while still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 112.1 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

GUMDROP CEREAL BARS



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I was planning to make traditional marshmallow treats but didn't have enough Rice Krispies on hand, so I used Corn Pops instead and added gumdrops for color, and the result was spectacular.-Laura Tryssenaar, Listowel, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups Corn Pops cereal
1 cup gumdrops
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal and gumdrops in a large bowl; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, place marshmallows and butter. Microwave, uncovered for 45 seconds to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. , Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan. Cool on a wire rack. Cut with a buttered knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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.

GUMDROP BARS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 t. baking powder
1-1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. gumdrops, chopped
1 t. vanilla extract
Garnish: powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except powdered sugar. Spread dough in a greased and floured 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.

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