Gumdrop Drops
Gumdrops are kid-pleasing, but an equal amount of chopped walnut halves, pecans or slivered almonds yields a cookie that's just as memorable but not as sweet.
Servings: 48 cookies
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per cookie: about | - |
| cal | 92 |
| pro | 1 g |
| total fat | 4 g |
| sat. fat | 3 g |
| carb | 14 g |
| fibre | trace |
| chol | 12 mg |
| sodium | 59 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 3% |
| vit A | 3% |
| folate | 4% |
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1-1/2 cups (375 mL) large flake rolled oats
1-1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each baking powder and baking soda
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1 cup (250 mL) packed brown sugar
1 cup (250 mL) shredded coconut
1 cup (250 mL) cubed gumdrops
Preparation:
In 4-cup (1 L) jar and using funnel, layer rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, coconut and gumdrops. Seal and store in cool spot for up to 1 month.
For gift card: Line rimless baking sheets with parchment paper or grease; set aside.
Pour all ingredients into large bowl. In separate bowl, beat 3/4 cup (175 mL) very soft butter, 1 egg, 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) almond extract (mixture will not come together). Scrape over dry ingredients, mixing with wooden spoon and hands until incorporated.
Drop by rounded 1 tbsp (15 mL) onto prepared pans. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes; transfer to rack and let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store layered between waxed paper in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.)
For gift card: Line rimless baking sheets with parchment paper or grease; set aside.
Pour all ingredients into large bowl. In separate bowl, beat 3/4 cup (175 mL) very soft butter, 1 egg, 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) almond extract (mixture will not come together). Scrape over dry ingredients, mixing with wooden spoon and hands until incorporated.
Drop by rounded 1 tbsp (15 mL) onto prepared pans. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes; transfer to rack and let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store layered between waxed paper in airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.)
Source
Holiday Celebrations: 2007
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