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Gum Drop cookies are excellent. I followed directions exactly. However, I used shortening and butter (I was short 1\/4 c. shortening, used butter instead.) I also took small amount of flour in the recipe and covered gum drops so they stay separated in the dough. Watched carefully to only brown around the edges and not overbake them. Turned out DELICIOUS! Great recipe!!! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Talisha725"},"reviewBody":"
I found this recipe to make for our Shrek play concessions as 'Not my Gumdrop Buttons!' Cookies. I made them as a large cookie (1\/3 cup dough per cookie) and baked at 325* for about 17 minutes. They turned out wonderful! I'm so excited to be able to take them in. I wasn't fond of cutting the gumdrops, but I used a scissor and it made it go much faster and easier. I will save this recipe and maybe try other candies in it. I LOVE the almond extract flavor.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"slfish68"},"reviewBody":"
I used a cup of quartered assorted fruit and spice flavored gum drops. I used a medium scoop, made 29 cookies. They were delicious, crispy on outside and moist inside.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Colette898"},"reviewBody":"Second time, first time cookies spread and melted butter figured my butter was too soft. Second time made sure butter was room temperature and same issue, throwing this recipe in garbage.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-12-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mercuryspill"},"reviewBody":"These turned out so good! I was a little nervous when I starting trying to fold in the egg whites but they mixed in just fine. I didn't bother chopping the gumdrops.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"okac"},"reviewBody":"Turned out way better than I thought they would - love them!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pdkeu"},"reviewBody":"My husband loved them. Stated he was surprised but the flavors were wonderful!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AVanDe"},"reviewBody":"These are a soft, chewy cookie that is very pretty on a tray. Be sure to add them to your X-mas cookie rotation!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jenndem"},"reviewBody":"Made these last night and they are great! I used the Christmas spiced gumdrops. 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