Zion's Gumdrop Cookies

Name: Zion's Gumdrop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 cup shortening; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2 ⅓ cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup walnuts or ½ cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup gumdrop, chopped

Eats Now Editorial Team · 724 kcal · Baking & Desserts

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Zion's Gumdrop Cookies – a delicious recipe with sugar, brown sugar, shortening, vanilla, salt, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Baking & Desserts

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 ⅓ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup walnuts or ½ cup pecans, chopped
1 cup gumdrop, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Cream shortening and sugars.
3
Blend in eggs, salt, vanilla and soda.
4
Slowly stir in flour.
5
With wooden spoon (because of stickiness)stir in chopped gumdrops and nuts.
6
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet and bake just until set.
7
Do not over bake.
8
I found that using a silpat is very helpful with this recipe.

724

kcal

Calories

Fat

133

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Zion's 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
724 kcal
Category
Baking & Desserts

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