Best Lindas Spiced Gumdrop Cookies Recipes

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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

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.

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

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



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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.

GUMDROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Gumdrop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup nuts
1/2 cup dates
1/2 cup gumdrop
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon hot water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/4 cups flour

Steps:

  • cream brown sugar and shortening
  • add eggs
  • add baking soda dissolved on hot water
  • sift dry ingredients.
  • add chopped nuts
  • cut up dates
  • cut up gumdrops
  • add to creamed mixture
  • drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet
  • this is were recipe stops iim guessing bake in 360 degree oven 10 minutes or until done check them they could burn easily with this much sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 227.3, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 41.2, Protein 6.8

GRANDMA MABEL'S GUMDROP COOKIES



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This recipe was created by Art Smith's (Oprah chef) Grandmother Mabel. A holiday cookie that kids will love any time of the year. You can vary the color of the gumdrops for the holiday--green for St Patrick's day, etc.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup gumdrop, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Cream the butter, margarine and sugar together.
  • Add vanilla and the eggs one at a time until well blended.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and add to egg mixture.
  • Stir until mixed well.
  • By hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed.
  • Refrigerate the dough until it is thoroughly chilled (at least 3 hours).
  • (Chilling the dough will help the cookies keep their shape).
  • Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Take a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball about the size of a walnut.
  • Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

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