Gifts from Your Kitchen Recipes
Gumdrop Cookies
1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Contents of jar
Remove gum drops from the jar, and set aside.
Empty remaining cookie mix into a large mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Add butter or margarine, egg and vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended. Add the gum drops, and mix gently. Shape into walnut-size balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12 to 14 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
Cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then remove cookies, and put on baking racks to finish cooling.
Yield: 2 1/2 dozen cookies