Best 10 Seasonal Gumdrop Cookies Recipes

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When the holidays come around, many people enjoy baking seasonal treats like cookies. Gumdrop cookies are a fun and festive option that can be made with a variety of different colors and flavors of gumdrops. They are also a relatively easy cookie to make, making them a great option for bakers of all skill levels. This article will provide you with a list of the best recipes for seasonal gumdrop cookies, so you can find the perfect one to make for your next holiday party or gathering.

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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



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Cookies     Desserts     Recipes     Save

Time 35m

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 the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • With an electric mixer, beat together the shortening and 3/4 cup sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the almond extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the gumdrops.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar (1/4 cup) and beat until stiff peaks form once again. Fold into the dough.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets, keeping them at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Allow the cookies to cool for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 cal

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 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.

HOLIDAY GUMDROP COOKIES



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Making these cookies, I feel that I'm keeping my mother's Christmas spirit alive. They were her special treat each year at holiday time. They're also great for keeping kids busy. They can cut up the gumdrops and eat all the black ones that would turn the dough gray if you put them in the batter. -Letah Chilston, Riverton, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups spice gumdrops
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut gumdrops into small pieces; place in a bowl. Add walnuts, raisins and 1/4 cup flour and toss to coat. , In a large bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg, then buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk remaining flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into shortening mixture. Stir in gumdrop mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour. , Preheat oven to 400°. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

COCONUT GUMDROP COOKIES



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These oatmeal cookies are chewy and sweet. The flavors of coconut, gumdrops and pecans are blended to perfection.

Provided by Sallie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup gumdrops, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut, rolled oats, pecans and gumdrops. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheets. Gently flatten cookies using a fork dipped in flour.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 47.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

EASY GUMDROP COOKIES



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A shortcut spin on the nostalgic classic, these spice drop-studded treats are made easy with Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix. Perfect for baking beginners and any time you need to have sweet treats ready in a pinch!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 cup quartered green, red and white spice-flavored gumdrops
2 tablespoons coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, softened butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms. Stir in 1/2 cup of the quartered gumdrops.
  • Shape dough into 40 (1 1/4-inch) balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased large cookie sheets; flatten each ball to 1 1/2-inch circle. On each dough round, sprinkle sugar and place 3 quartered gumdrops.
  • Bake 7 to 9 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 90, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SEASONAL GUMDROP COOKIES



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This was always a family affair to make these cookies, mom would get all the ingredients together, dad would stir the dough by hand when it got too hard to mix, and I had the fun job of cutting up the gumdrops.

Provided by Kellie in SLO

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut
1 cup cut up gumdrop

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cream together the margarine, brown sugar and sugar.
  • Blend in the vanilla and eggs.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
  • Stir in the coconut and cut up gumdrops.
  • Drop by teaspoonful onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes.
  • NOTE:Dipping scissors in hot water before cutting up the gumdrops helps them cut easier.
  • Either the big gumdrops or the little spice drops work well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.5, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 876.8, Carbohydrate 153, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 88.2, Protein 12

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

HOLIDAY GUMDROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Holiday Gumdrop Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup packaged sweetened coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped coarsely
1 cup gumdrop, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Cream the butter, margarine and sugar together in a mixer.
  • Add vanilla, and the eggs one at a time until well blended.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add the sifted flour to the butter and egg mixture and mix well.
  • By hand, stir in the coconut flakes, chopped pecans, oatmeal and sliced gumdrops until just mixed.
  • Refrigerate the dough until it is well-chilled (at least 3 hours).
  • Note: This will help the cookies keep their shape.
  • Once the dough is chilled, pre-heat the oven to 350°.
  • Take about 1 heaping tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.
  • Place on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet about 6 inches apart.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until light brown.

Tips:

  • Choose seasonal flavors: Use candy melts or sprinkles that match the season to make your cookies more festive.
  • Plan: Make sure you have all the ingredients and tools before you start baking. This will help you avoid any mishaps.
  • Chill the dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake evenly: Rotate the cookie sheets halfway through baking to ensure that the cookies bake evenly.
  • Let the cookies cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely before decorating them. This will help the frosting or glaze set properly.

Conclusion:

Seasonal gumdrop cookies are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays. With a variety of festive flavors and colors to choose from, there's a gumdrop cookie recipe for everyone. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy holiday baking project, try one of these recipes. Your friends and family will love them!

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