Friday, March 31, 2017

Lee's Favorite Gumdrop Cookies

Thoroughly cream:
1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar

Add and beat well:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Sift, (I don't) then add to creamed mixture:
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Add:
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. coconut
1 c. gumdrops, cut in pieces

Roll into small balls, put on greased sheet (I use silicon liners nowadays) and press flat. Bake 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 6 doz.

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