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Oatmeal Gumdrop Cookie Recipe
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Gumdrop Cookies Recipe

Easy Gum Drop Cookies - fun cookies loaded with gumdrops, coconut and oatmeal they are sweet, delicious. A old-fashioned cookie that everyone loves!
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Allow to rest on cookies sheet 5 minutes before removing 5 minutes
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 153kcal
Author Deb Clark
Cost $12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 1 cup coconut shredded
  • 1 cup gum drops plus more to top the cookies with if desired!
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Using a mixer, slowly incorporate the flour mixture in a couple of batches into the creamed mixture until completely mixed.
  • Stir in the coconut, oatmeal and gumdrops.
  • Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Optional: Dot the top of the cookie dough with additional gumdrop pieces before baking.
  • Remove from oven, allow to rest on baking sheet for five minutes before removing and placing on wire rack.

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Notes

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes just until the edges begin to brown.
Spice drops would be a great substitute for the gumdrops in this recipe.
Store cookies in an airtight container. 

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg