Grandma Mabels Gumdrop Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
• In a large bowl, stir together 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and baking soda. Mix in melted butter until evenly distributed. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let stand. In a small bowl, mix the caramel topping with the remaining flour; drizzle evenly over the chocolate chips. Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture evenly over the caramel layer and press down lightly.
• Bake for 15 more minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Steps:

• Cream the butter, margarine and sugar together.
• Add vanilla and the eggs one at a time until well blended.
• Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and add to egg mixture.
• Stir until mixed well.
• By hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed.
• Refrigerate the dough until it is thoroughly chilled (at least 3 hours).
• (Chilling the dough will help the cookies keep their shape).
• Once the dough is chilled, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Take a heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball about the size of a walnut.
• Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in gumdrops. , In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into dough., Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Steps:

• Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Stir in gumdrops.
• Set aside.
• Combine butter and sugar.
• Stir in egg.
• Stir in vanilla.
• Stir in milk.
• Stir in dry ingredient mixture.
• Drop by small spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet.
• Bake 10-12 minutes at 350F.
• Remove from pan and cool on a rack.

Steps:

• Cream the butter, margarine and sugar together in a mixer.
• Add vanilla, and the eggs one at a time until well blended.
• Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• Add the sifted flour to the butter and egg mixture and mix well.
• By hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed.
• Refrigerate the dough until it is well-chilled (at least 3 hours).
• Note: This will help the cookies keep their shape.
• Once the dough is chilled, pre-heat the oven to 350°.
• Take about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.
• Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart.
• Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and brown sugar. Mix in eggs until well blended. Stir in the pecans and chopped gumdrops. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Allow to cool before cutting into squares.

Steps:

• Mix dates, brown sugar, egg, chopped walnuts, and butter in a cold frying pan.
• Turn element on and cook slowly for 10 minutes.
• Add Rice Krispies and 1 cup of the coconut.
• Shape into balls.
• Roll balls in coconut.
• Store in an air tight container.

Steps:

• Cut gumdrops into small pieces and put in bowl.
• Add walnuts and raisins and 1/4 cup flour, toss to coat. Set aside.
• Cream the brown sugar and shortening in mixing bowl; stir in egg and buttermilk.
• Combine baking soda, salt and remaining flour; stir into creamed mixture.
• Add gumdrop mixture and mix well.
• Chill for 1 hour.
• Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
• Bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
• Cool for 2 minutes on sheets and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.