Holiday Gumdrop Cookies

Holiday Gumdrop Cookies

From Gooseberry Patch Christmas, Book 11 (M835).

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. margarine, softened
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
2 c. quick-cooking oatmeal, uncooked
1 c. flaked coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. gumdrops, sliced
sugar



Blend together butter, margarine and one cup sugar.

Stir in eggs, one at a time,

and vanilla until well mixed; set aside.

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt;

add to butter mixture and mix well.

Stir in the next 4 ingredients just until mixed;

chill dough about one hour.

With floured hands, roll dough into 1-1/2 inch balls.

Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Flatten cookies using the bottom of a drinking glass

dipped in sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes about 3 dozen.