Gumdrop Cookies
Brighten up your dessert table with these delightfully chewy and colorful Gumdrop Cookies, a nostalgic treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Perfectly soft with a golden exterior, these cookies are packed with vibrant, fruit-flavored gumdrops that add a playful pop of flavor and texture to every bite. Made with pantry staples and a breeze to whip up in under 30 minutes, this recipe features a buttery dough infused with vanilla and sweetened with a duo of granulated and brown sugar for depth. Each batch yields 36 cookies, making them ideal for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you’re baking with family or preparing a giftable treat, these whimsical gumdrop-studded cookies are guaranteed to spread joy with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups miniature fruit-flavored gumdrops (chopped, no sugar coating)
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, beat the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in the chopped gumdrops using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers are still soft.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.5 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 1637 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 919.2 g | 334% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 567.8 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 713 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.
