Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Gumdrop cookies

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tea nutmeg
1 tea cinnamon
1/2 tea cloves
2 cups flour
1/2 cup uncooked quick oats
1/2 cup coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup gumdrops
1/2 cup pecans

Heat oven to 375°. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sugars, butter, shortening, egg and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add remaining ingredients, except gumdrops, and beat until a soft dough forms. Then add gumdrops and nuts 
Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheet.  Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cook

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hi there! Your blog is one I've picked to pass the Blog of the Year 2012 Award on to. I'd love for my readers to be encouraged and strengthened through your honest and uplifting words. If you'd like to participate, you can do so at http://www.susannasapron.com/2012/12/recently-susannasapron-was-nominated.html#.UMq01W99KSo
Congratulations!