Chewy Gumdrop Delight Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these chewy gumdrop cookies, a charming old-fashioned treat that’s sure to become a favorite. With a unique texture and a burst of fruity flavors from the gumdrops, each bite is an experience to savor. The dough may seem a bit unusual, but trust the process—these cookies are best enjoyed the day after baking, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Perfect for sharing or keeping for yourself, they’re a whimsical twist on classic drop cookies.
30
Servings
N/A
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
gumdrop
3/4 cup (cut small)
all-purpose flour
1 cup
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1/4 teaspoon
soft butter
1/3 cup
sugar
2/3 cup
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon
egg
1
milk
2 tablespoons
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Stir in the chopped gumdrops, ensuring they're evenly distributed. Set this mixture aside.
3
In a separate bowl, cream together the soft butter and sugar until light and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this step.
4
Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Then, add the vanilla extract and milk, mixing until combined.
5
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
6
Using a small spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft, but they will set as they cool.
8
Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. For the best flavor, let the cookies sit overnight before indulging.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Chewy Gumdrop Delight Cookies?
They are a charming old-fashioned treat featuring a unique chewy texture and a burst of fruity flavors from chopped gumdrops.
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe is designed to make approximately 30 servings or cookies.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
How should the baking sheet be prepared?
You should line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly before adding the dough.
How do I prepare the gumdrops for this recipe?
The 3/4 cup of gumdrops should be cut into small pieces before being added to the mixture.
What ingredients are included in the dry mixture?
The dry mixture consists of all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and the chopped gumdrops.
When are the gumdrops added to the dough?
Stir the chopped gumdrops into the flour, baking powder, and salt mixture before combining it with the wet ingredients.
What is the first step in mixing the wet ingredients?
The first step is to cream together the soft butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
What equipment should I use for creaming the butter and sugar?
You can use either a hand mixer or a stand mixer to cream the butter and sugar.
When should the egg be added?
Add the egg after creaming the butter and sugar, and mix until it is fully incorporated.
What liquids are added after the egg?
Once the egg is mixed in, you should add the vanilla extract and the two tablespoons of milk.
How should I combine the dry and wet ingredients?
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients and stir until they are just combined.
Can I overmix the cookie dough?
No, you should be careful not to overmix the dough when combining the wet and dry ingredients.
How do I place the dough onto the baking sheet?
Use a small spoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared sheet.
How much space should I leave between cookies?
You should space the spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
What is the baking time for these cookies?
Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
How can I tell when the cookies are finished baking?
The cookies are done when the edges are lightly golden, even if the centers still look soft.
What should I do if the centers look soft after 12 minutes?
Do not overbake them; the centers will set properly as the cookies cool.
How long should the cookies cool on the sheet?
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before moving them.
Where should the cookies finish cooling?
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to allow them to cool completely.
Why is it recommended to wait until the next day to eat them?
Waiting overnight allows the fruity flavors of the gumdrops to meld beautifully with the cookie.
What is the texture of the dough?
The dough may seem a bit unusual or different from standard cookie dough, but you should trust the process.
How much butter is used in this recipe?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of soft butter.
Does this recipe use baking powder or baking soda?
This recipe specifically uses 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
How much sugar is in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar.
Is salt necessary for these cookies?
Yes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt is included to balance the flavors.
What category of cookie is this?
These are classified as drop cookies.
Are these cookies suitable for dessert?
Yes, they are described as sweet treats and whimsical desserts.
What makes these cookies unique?
Their unique texture and the use of chopped gumdrops make them a whimsical twist on classic recipes.
Are these cookies good for sharing?
Absolutely, they are perfect for sharing or keeping as a special homemade treat.