Gumdrop Cookies Recipe

Name: Gumdrop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar; 4 eggs, separated; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup assorted miniature, colored gumdrops, chopped; 1 cup chopped pecans; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 1/4 cup orange juice

Servings: persons

2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1 cup assorted miniature, colored gumdrops, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
1/4 cup orange juice

1
Combine brown sugar and egg yolks in a large mixing bowl; beat until well blended. Sift together flour, salt, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Gradually add two-thirds of flour mixture to creamed mixture alternately with water, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir well after each addition. Add chopped gumdrops and pecans to remaining flour mixture; stir to coat well, and set aside.
2
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) in a small mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter alternately with reserved gumdrop mixture.
3
Spread mixture evenly in a greased 15- x 10- x 1-inch jellyroll pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Set aside to cool in pan.
4
Combine remaining ingredients in a small mixing bowl; beat until well blended. Spread evenly over cookies in pan. Allow glaze to set before cutting into 3- x 1-inch bars.

1313

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, 4 eggs, separated, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Gumdrop Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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