Gum Drop Cookies
Source of Recipe
Chef Lois
Recipe Link: http://members.shaw.ca/sharongreene/Lois.html
Cream 1 cup shortening, add to it 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, beat 2 eggs and add 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, sifted together. 1 cup coconut, 1 cup gum drops cut up. (Use any small gum drops). 2 cups oatmeal, 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Drop by spoonful on greased baking dish.
Bake at 350 for about 10 to 12 minutes