1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
2 c. brown sugar
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
3-4 c. cut up gum drops

Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs together; stir in sour milk or buttermilk. Sift dry ingredients together and stir in; mix in gum drops. Chill 1 hour; heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop by spoonfuls, 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.