Thursday, May 06, 2010

#1663 - Gumdrop Cookies

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 cup white sugar
1 cup of lard OR Crisco shortening
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup gum drop pieces (use a variety of colors/flavors or just your favorite--use a sharp knife to cut them into small pieces and measure after cutting)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

In a mixer add white sugar and lard/Crisco--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add vanilla, salt and baking soda--beat. Slowly add flour--beat. Remove bowl from mixer--add gum drop pieces and chopped nuts--stir until mixed. Drop by teaspoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

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