Best 9 Gumdrop Cookie Bars Recipes

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Searching for the perfect recipe to create delectable gumdrop cookie bars? Look no further! Embark on a journey through the world of sweet and chewy confections as we present a comprehensive guide to crafting these delightful treats. From classic recipes that evoke nostalgia to innovative twists that tantalize the taste buds, discover the secrets to creating gumdrop cookie bars that will leave you and your loved ones craving more. Whether you prefer a chewy, gooey center or a crispy, golden-brown crust, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the techniques, and unlocking the secrets to achieving perfection. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures as we take you on a culinary adventure into the realm of gumdrop cookie bars.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GUMDROP COOKIE BARS



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Sweet orange icing covers these chewy cookie bars that are made with gumdrops and pecans - a flavorful dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons water
1 cup assorted colors small gumdrops, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and egg yolks until well blended. Gradually add two-thirds of the flour mixture alternately with water, stirring well after each addition. Add gumdrops and pecans to remaining flour mixture; stir to coat well. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter alternately with reserved gumdrop mixture. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, melted butter, orange peel and orange juice until well blended. Spread over bars. Let stand until set. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

GUMDROP COOKIES



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These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! -Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar, divided
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 or spiced gumdrops
2 large egg whites

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GUMDROP COOKIES RECIPE



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Easy Gum Drop Cookies - fun cookies loaded with gumdrops, coconut and oatmeal they are sweet, delicious. A old-fashioned cookie that everyone loves!

Provided by Deb Clark

Categories     Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup butter (softened)
2 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup coconut (shredded)
1 cup gum drops (plus more to top the cookies with if desired!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda, set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, cream butter, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla.
  • Using a mixer, slowly incorporate the flour mixture in a couple of batches into the creamed mixture until completely mixed.
  • Stir in the coconut, oatmeal and gumdrops.
  • Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Optional: Dot the top of the cookie dough with additional gumdrop pieces before baking.
  • Remove from oven, allow to rest on baking sheet for five minutes before removing and placing on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GUMDROP COOKIE BARS



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Make and share this Gumdrop Cookie Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 52m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups gumdrops
2/3 cup nuts
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • cream butter and sugar together. it wont look creamy because of the sugar to butter ratio.
  • beat eggs until light and lemon colored.
  • blend with water into creamed mixture.
  • sift dry ingredients together.
  • stir into sugar mixture.
  • fold in cut up or mini gumdrops and chopped nuts.
  • pour into greased 15x10x1 jelly roll pan. and spread with a spatula
  • bake in moderate oven 350 degrees for 22 minutes.
  • when cooled
  • frost with orange icing.
  • combine all ingredents.
  • beat til smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 73.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 30.9, Protein 2.7

GUMDROP COOKIES



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Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops-so you know they'll be perfect every time.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups quartered green, red and white spice-flavored gumdrops
2 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in egg just until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, beat flour mixture into sugar mixture until well blended. Stir in 3/4 cup of the quartered gumdrops.
  • Shape dough into 60 (1-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets; flatten each ball to 1 1/2-inch circle. On each dough round, sprinkle sparkling sugar and place 3 quartered gumdrops.
  • Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are set and light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Store covered in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

GUMDROP COOKIES III



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Easy bar cookies with gumdrops and pecans.

Provided by DON1590

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup gumdrops, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 18.6 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

GUMDROP BARS RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 t. baking powder
1-1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. gumdrops, chopped
1 t. vanilla extract
Garnish: powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except powdered sugar. Spread dough in a greased and floured 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen.

GUMDROP BARS



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This makes a festive, holiday bar cookie. Posted in response to a request, I have not tried this recipe. Times are estimates.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1 tablespoon cold water
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup gumdrop, cut up (omitting black gumdrops)
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Beat eggs lightly; Add water gradually; Beat in sugar.
  • Dredge nuts and gumdrops with 1 tablespoon flour.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; Fold in nuts and gumdrops.
  • Put into 9 x 13 inch pan which has been lined with oiled wax paper; Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Cool only slightly, take from pan and remove wax paper.
  • Cut into bars; Dredge with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.3

GUMDROP CEREAL BARS



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I was planning to make traditional marshmallow treats but didn't have enough Rice Krispies on hand, so I used Corn Pops instead and added gumdrops for color, and the result was spectacular.-Laura Tryssenaar, Listowel, Ontario.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups Corn Pops cereal
1 cup gumdrops
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal and gumdrops in a large bowl; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, place marshmallows and butter. Microwave, uncovered for 45 seconds to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla. , Pour over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan. Cool on a wire rack. Cut with a buttered knife.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a chewier cookie bar, use a combination of granulated and brown sugar.
  • For a crunchier cookie bar, use all granulated sugar.
  • Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough cookie bar.
  • Fold in the gumdrops last, so that they don't bleed into the batter.
  • Bake the cookie bars until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  • Let the cookie bars cool completely before cutting them into bars.

Conclusion:

Gumdrop cookie bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite flavors of gumdrops. These cookie bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.

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