Grandma Mabel's Gumdrop Cookies
Soft, chewy, and brimming with nostalgia, Grandma Mabel's Gumdrop Cookies are a delightful twist on classic homemade treats. These whimsical cookies feature a buttery, sugar-kissed dough that’s studded with colorful, chewy gumdrops, creating a playful pop of flavor and texture in every bite. Perfectly golden on the edges with a tender center, they’re easy to prepare with pantry staples and a sprinkle of old-fashioned charm. Coating the diced gumdrops in flour ensures they stay evenly dispersed throughout the dough, making each cookie as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in under 30 minutes and yielding two dozen treats, these cookies are ideal for holiday baking, family get-togethers, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Bake a batch and experience the timeless joy of this cherished family recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups gumdrops (small, diced, and coated lightly in flour)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Continue until just combined.
Step 6
Gently fold in the diced gumdrops, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Coating the gumdrops in flour beforehand helps to prevent them from sinking or sticking together.
Step 7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden but the centers remain soft.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1312.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5490.6 |
| Total Fat 205.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 125.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 888.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2695.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 882.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 574.6g | |
| Protein 45.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 80IU | 0% |
| Calcium 283.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 730.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories