Orange Gumdrop Chews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1 Tbsp. water
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. gumdrops or chopped orange slices
1 (3 1/2 oz.) can (1 1/4 c.) flaked coconut
1/2 c. broken nuts
2 c. sifted flour

Preparation

Beat eggs with water until foamy.
Gradually add sugar and salt, beating until light and fluffy.
Thoroughly mix candy, coconut, nuts and flour.
Stir into egg mixture.
Spread into a greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
Bake in moderate oven (375\u00b0) for 18 to 20 minutes or until done.
Cool; cut in bars or squares.
Makes about 4 dozen.