Oatmeal Gumdrop Cookies

These nostalgic oatmeal gumdrop cookies pack hearty oats, sweet coconut, and bursts of fruity gumdrop candy into every bite.

The dough comes together quickly with a simple cream-and-mix method, then gets rolled into balls and pressed with a fork for that classic criss-cross pattern. Quick oats give the cookies a chewy texture that contrasts beautifully with the sticky gumdrop pieces scattered throughout.

Bake up a massive 5-dozen batch for cookie swaps, holiday tins, or stashing in the freezer for whenever the cookie jar runs low.

Kitchen Tips

• Use kitchen scissors dipped in flour to cut gumdrops easily without them sticking to the blades
• Press cookies down with a fork before baking (they don’t spread much on their own)
• Remove black gumdrops if you prefer a more colorful cookie
• Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft for up to a week

Variations

• Swap coconut for chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch
• Use M&Ms or chocolate chips instead of gumdrops for a different candy twist
• Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or ginger to the dough for spiced holiday cookies