Linda's Gum Drop Cookie Mix In A Jar
Source of Recipe
Linda
List of Ingredients
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
3/4 c. white sugar
1 1/2 c. spiced gum drops (10 oz.), cut into pieces
Recipe
Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda, and add to the jar.
Add the brown sugar, and press down gently to form a layer.
Combine the white sugar and the gum drops, to coat the cut pieces of the candy with sugar, to prevent the candy from clumping together. Add them to the jar.
Seal the jar, and store in a cool, dry place, away from a heat source.
If Giving As A Gift Attach To Jar:
Remove gum drops from the jar, and set aside.
Empty remaining cookie mix into a lg. mixing bowl, and stir to combine.
Add:
1/2 c. softened butter or margarine, 1 egg slightly beaten, and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. Mix until completely blended.
Add the gum drops, and mix gently.
Shape into walnut-size balls, and place 2" apart on prepared cookie sheets.
Bake at 375 for 12-14 mins., until edges are lightly browned.
Cool 5 mins. on baking sheet, then remove cookies, and put on baking racks to finish cooling.
Makes 2 1/2 doz. cookies
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