Gumdrop Bars

Submitted by Connie K

"This makes a festive, holiday bar cookie. Posted in response to a request, I have not tried this recipe. Times are estimates."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Beat eggs lightly; Add water gradually; Beat in sugar.
2. Dredge nuts and gumdrops with 1 tablespoon flour.
3. Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; Fold in nuts and gumdrops.
4. Put into 9 x 13 inch pan which has been lined with oiled wax paper; Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
5. Cool only slightly, take from pan and remove wax paper.
6. Cut into bars; Dredge with powdered sugar.