Christmas Gumdrop Cookies
Add a festive touch to your holiday cookie platter with these irresistible Christmas Gumdrop Cookies! Packed with vibrant, chewy gumdrop pieces (minus the black licorice!), these soft and buttery treats are a nostalgic nod to Christmases past. The rich dough, made with a blend of granulated and brown sugar, pairs perfectly with the sweet pops of fruity flavor, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of cocoa by the fire, these cookies bake up golden with perfectly crisp edges and soft centers. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe makes 36 crowd-pleasing cookies that are sure to become a family favorite. For a festive twist, consider using red and green gumdrops to match the holiday spirit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups gumdrops, chopped (avoid black licorice flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped gumdrops carefully, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown but the centers are still slightly soft.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 3-5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.5 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2036 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 928.2 g | 338% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 575.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.1 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 690 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
