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Gumdrop cookies with walnuts stacked on a white plate
5 from 2 votes

Gumdrop Cookies

Created by: Fun Cookie Recipes
40 cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
These Gumdrop Cookies are an old-fashioned favorite, combining the sweetness of sugars and the fun colors of gumdrops, the crunch of walnuts, with a hint of cinnamon. They're a delightful treat that brings a touch of nostalgia and are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Equipment

Cookie Sheets
Parchment paper or Silicone Baking mats
Mixing bowl
Hand mixer
Small cookie scoop, 1 tablespoon

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • ⅓ cup green and red gumdrops chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C), or 170°C if you're using a fan oven. And line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and the egg until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
  • Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Once fully combined, gently fold in chopped walnuts and gumdrops.
  • Using a small 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out balls of dough onto prepared cookie sheets about 1 ½ inches apart. Optionally, you can top each cookie with more chopped walnuts and gumdrops for added texture and flavor.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-9 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Room Temperature Butter: Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Walnuts: Don't skip the walnuts for that essential crunchy texture.
  • Chopping: Give your walnuts a rough chop with a knife on a cutting board. Gumdrops are sticky on the inside so they're a little tricky to chop, I recommend using kitchen shears to make the job easier.
  • Cooling: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • Freezing: Freeze in a single layer first, then store in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 months.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg