Goody Goody Gumdrop Cookies

My grandmother (Nee) made these for us every year the Saturday after Thanksgiving. I knew that if I didn't post the recipe here, I would lose it. Also, these have to be refrigerated for several hours before baking so take that into account when planning to bake these.

• Ready In: 39 mins
• Serves: 48
• Yields: 4 dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  egg
• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  small sized  gumdrop, sliced (don't use the black ones or they will turn your cookies a funny color on top)

Directions

1. Cream butter, confectioners sugar, and vanilla.
2. Beat in egg.
3. Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar, and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture.
4. Mix well.
5. Shape dough into roll 2 inches in diameter and 12 inches long.
6. Wrap in waxed paper.
7. Chill 8 hours or overnight. Cut into slices 1/4-inch thick.
8. Place on cookie sheet that has been well greased or lined with parchment paper. Topp each cookie with gumdrop slices.
9. Bake in a 375 degree oven about 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Cool slightly before removing from the cookies from the pan.