1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour, sifted
2 c. oatmeal
1 c. gum drops
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and sugars. Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture alternately with eggs. Add gum drops which have been cut into small bits. Add oatmeal and vanilla. Mix well. Shape into small balls and press with a fork on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.