1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. chopped gumdrops

Cream together butter and sugars; beat in milk and vanilla. Stir together flour and baking powder; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in gumdrops. Chill thoroughly, about 1 hour. Form into 1 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with sugared bottom of tumbler. Bake in 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till done. Remove to rack; cool. Makes about 5 1/2 dozen cookies.