Description
Retro Christmas Gumdrop Cookies are soft, buttery holiday cookies packed with colorful chewy gumdrops that create a nostalgic festive dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups chopped gumdrops
Instructions
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold chopped gumdrops gently into the dough.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets leaving space between cookies.
- Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are great for cookie trays and edible gifts.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Retro Christmas Gumdrop Cookies, holiday cookies, festive desserts