Gumdrop Cookies

Gumdrop Cookies

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups spiced gumdrops
• 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cups shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cut gumdrops into small pieces, reserving black ones for another use. Place gumdrops in a bowl. Add walnuts, raisins and 1/4 cup flour; toss to coat. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream brown sugar and shortening. Add egg; beat in buttermilk. Combine baking soda, salt and remaining flour; stir into creamed mixture. Add gumdrop mixture and mix well. Chill for 1 hour.
3. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.