How to Make Coconut Gumdrop Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coconut gumdrop cookies are a delicious and unique treat that is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them. These cookies are packed full of flavor and texture, with the chewy gumdrops providing a burst of sweetness and the shredded coconut adding a delightful tropical twist. They are the perfect cookie to make for a special occasion or just as a special treat for yourself or your family.

These cookies are relatively easy to make, and they are a great way to use up any leftover gumd...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup gumdrops, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Cream shortening and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into creamed mixture until combined. Stir in oats, coconut, pecans, and gumdrops. Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets. Use a fork dipped in flour to gently flatten cookies.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    116 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg