Gumdrop Cookies

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Gumdrop cookies made with buttermilk that are perfect for Christmas or as a snack in front of the fireplace.

30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

1784 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

2	cups	brown sugar	packed
1	cup	vegetable shortening
1/2	cup	buttermilk	or water
2	large	eggs
3 1/2	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	teaspoon	baking soda
1	teaspoon	salt
3	cups	gumdrops	cut-up (3 to 4 pieces)

Directions

Mix brown sugar, shortening, buttermilk and eggs. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and gumdrops. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inces apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until almost no indentation remains when touched, 8-10 min. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.

Note: Scissors, dipped occasionally into hot water, cut gumdrops easily.

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I make these every year - and they are always people's favourite! - Makes a huge batch to share with others - about 6 dozen
over 4 years ago by laurie@recipeland

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 668g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1784 8% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.0g	24%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	22%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 428mg	143%
Sodium 3182mg	133%
Total Carbohydrate 341.0g	114%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	47%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 62.0g	124%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	26%		Iron	123%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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