Mom's Gumdrop Cookies
By cpncrzy
Ingredients
- 1 C Shortening
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C brown sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 2 1/2 C flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 jar of mincemeat With Rum
- 1 C walnuts (chopped)
- 2/3 C red and green spice gumdrops, quartered
- 48 pecan halves (for cookie tops)
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cooking time 8mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Cream together shortening, sugars and eggs.
In separate bowl mix together dry ingredients.
Dredge mincemeat, nuts and gumdrops in 1/2 the dry mixture.
Combine remaining ingredients (expect the pecans) and mix well.
Step 2
Take sheets of wax paper and make cookie logs and roll them in the wax paper to about a 3 inch diameter for easy slicing. Place in freezer for about an hour (or longer).
Step 3
When ready to bake, remove from freezer and slice in 1/4" slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Top each cookie with one pecan half.
Step 4
Bake at 375 degrees about 8 minutes.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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