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.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 36

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2

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).

Step 3

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 6

Gently fold in the chopped gumdrops using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.

Step 7

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, but the centers are still soft.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1264.6 grams (1264.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4802

Total Fat 109.90g	141%
Saturated Fat 59.50g	298%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 1637mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate 919.20g	334%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 567.80g
Protein 50.50g	101%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 227mg	17%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 713mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.3%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 75.5%