Gumdrop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. coconut
1 c. orange gumdrops, cut in small pieces

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and beat well.
Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
Blend. Add oats, coconut, gumdrop pieces and vanilla.
Mix with spoon until well blended.
Roll dough into small balls; place on greased cookie sheet.
Press each ball with a fork.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for about 10 minutes.
They improve in flavor if stored for a few days.