GUM DROP COOKIES 
4 eggs
2 c. light brown sugar
1 tbsp. cold water
2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. chopped gum drops, coat with some flour
1 c. chopped nuts

ICING:

3 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. orange juice
1 tbsp. orange rind
Powdered sugar

Beat eggs until light. Add brown sugar and beat again. Add water, flour, salt, cinnamon, gum drops, and nuts. Mix. Spread mixture on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Prepare icing by combining butter, orange juice, and orange rind. Add enough powdered sugar to make a thin glaze. Ice when cool and cut into squares.

Lois Smith is a great grandmother and is 91 years old!

 

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