Best Gumdrop Tasty Chewies Recipes

GUMDROP NOUGAT CHEWY CANDIES

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• You can also add walnuts or nuts of choice, dark, light or white chocolate to make these nougat chewy candies. Put a piece of parchment in a 6 x 8 pan of choice (bigger pan if you double this recipe) Cut the gumdrops quarters or whole, depending on the type of gumdrops you are using. In a saucepan with water quarter ways up and heatproof glass bowl on top saucepan, start warming water low heat, add butter, white or dark chocolate chips and marshmallows together over indirect heat. (making sure that the bowl and pan fit together nice and be careful of the steam releasing from the sides, you don't want to burn your arms. ) Make sure that the mixture doesn't burn only melt, stirring occasionally. Continue stirring your mixture until it is smooth and all melted together, don't cook the mixture just melt. Remove from heat place on a cork or towel on the counter top. Let cool for about 1 minutes or so, still stirring and keeping the mixture moving. Fold in the gumdrops, or whatever you are using at this stage, nuts, candies, more chocolate chucks, mix well. Pour or scoop the mixture into the pan with parchment paper. Then spread mixture out evenly its very sticky and you have to be quick at this stage before it starts to set. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting or overnight is best. Cut into bite sized pieces or whatever size you wish. Store the candies in fridge in a bottle or container until ready to eat them, use parchment paper between layers so the candies don't stick together or make candy wrappers from parchment paper and twisting the ends. WATCH VIDEO FOR MORE DETAILS!

QUICK & EASY GUMDROPS

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• In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in extract and food coloring as desired., Pour into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or until firm., Loosen edges of candy from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared work surface. Cut into 1-in squares; roll in sugar. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until all sides are dry, turning every hour, 3-4 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

GUMDROP COOKIES

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• 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.

HOMEMADE GUMDROPS

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• Lightly spray candy molds or miniature muffin cups with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
• In small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup water and 2 cups sugar to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; carefully add to gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
• Divide mixture into 4 small bowls (or more, depending on how many colors/flavors you want). Tint each bowl with 4 to 5 drops food color, then stir in 1/2 teaspoon extract. Carefully spoon mixture into molds. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight until set.
• Carefully remove gumdrops from molds, using a butter knife as needed to coax gumdrops from molds. Roll gumdrops in sugar; place on waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to crystallize slightly. Store tightly covered at room temperature.