Gumdrop Cookies

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Gumdrop Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup shortening
  • 1 Cup Brown sugar
  • 1 Cup White sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 Cups flour
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Cups oatmeal
  • 1 Cup coconut
  • 1 Cup gumdrops cut in pieces

Instructions

  • Cream sugars, shortening and eggs together. Add vanilla and dry ingredients. Add oatmeal, coconut and gumdrops. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.