••••GUM DROP COOKIES••••

*CHRISTMAS COLLECTION*

•1 cup shortening or butter

•1 cup white sugar

•1 teaspoon baking sods

•1 teaspoon vanilla

•2 cups oatmeal

•1 cup chopped gum drops

•1 cup brown sugar

•2 eggs

•1 teaspoon baking powder

•2 cups flour

•1 cup coconut

1. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, baking soda, baking powder, vanilla. Mix dry ingredients, add a little at a time until well mixed. Drop by teaspoon on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes.

(Source: Marilyn Olson (family cookbook), Originated from a radio program in the "30"'s. & kappboom wallpaper photo)