Gumdrop Hermits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. gumdrops
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 well beaten egg
1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Cut gumdrops into small pieces, totaling 1 cup.
Use ice water to dip knife to prevent sticking. Cream shortening; gradually add sugar.
Beat until fluffy.
Sift dry ingredients together; add alternately with milk and egg.
Add gumdrops and vanilla.
Drop with teaspoon on greased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown on bottom.