Retro Christmas Gumdrop Cookies Recipe
Chewy, buttery drop cookies dotted with colorful gumdrops for a nostalgic holiday treat. Perfect for cookie swaps and Santa’s plate.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2.5 cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 0.75 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon optional but cozy
- 1.5 cup gumdrops, chopped small use red and green; avoid black licorice pieces
- 0.75 cup pecans, chopped optional
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for tossing gumdrops
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Toss the chopped gumdrops with 1 tbsp flour until lightly coated; set aside.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and milk until smooth.
- Stir in dry ingredients on low just until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
- Fold in floured gumdrops and pecans, distributing evenly.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden; centers will look soft.
- Cool on the sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.
Notes
Variation: Swap pecans for walnuts or stir in 1/2 cup shredded coconut for extra holiday texture. Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Retro Christmas Gumdrop Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.