GUM DROP COOKIES 
1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. oatmeal, minute
1 c. coconut
1 c. gum drops, cut in pieces

Blend all and form into balls about the size of a walnut. Place on a well greased cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork dipped in milk. Bake in a moderate oven until lightly brown or set.

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Gum Drop Cookies
 #21066
 Cindy (Florida) says:
These were very good. I didn't flatten, they flattened themselves. They were light and great. As some of my family is not drawn to gum drop cookies, I also added some plain M&Ms to add color and interest. Everyone liked them.

 

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