GUM DROP COOKIES 
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. orange juice
1 c. gumdrops, (cut up)
1 c. pecans, chopped
1/2 c. coconut

Cream shortening and sugar. Add egg. Sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with orange juice. Add 1 cup of gum drops cut into small pieces. Add nuts and coconut. Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

 

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