1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. oatmeal, uncooked
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. gum drops, chopped

Beat together butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy. Mix and sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to creamed mixture, blending well. Stir in oats and gum drops. Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 4 dozen.