4.2 from 27 votes
Classic Gumdrop Cookies
These gum drop cookies are buttery, soft and chewy, with perfect little bits of gumdrops in them! They are perfect for Santa, birthdays and more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening/butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped fruit-flavored gumdrops or mini gumdrops
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°.
- Cream the butter or shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, followed by the almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well.
- Stir in gumdrops.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, making sure they are 2 inches apart. Bake the cookies until they are golden brown, around 12-15 minutes. Watch them closely to make sure they don't overbake!
- Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from the baking pans to wire racks to cool completely
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
53mg
(2%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
10IU
(0%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.