Christmas Gumdrop Cookies

Submitted by Pamela

"I received these as part of a Christmas Bake Exchange and my kids loved them."

 

• Ready In: 27mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 4 dozen

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. Heat oven to 375°. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugars, butter, shortening, egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
3. Add remaining ingredients, except gumdrops, and beat until a soft dough forms. Then add gumdrops.
4. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cook for 1 minute before removing from cookie sheets. Cool completely before storing.

Reviews

[AutumnRain]

These were pretty good. I liked all the colors in the cookies made by the gumdrops. Looked good on my trays!

 

[gwynn]

We thought this recipe was very good. Love the coconut that's in them. I know the kids will love them. Thanks for posting this recipe.