Description
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with these Retro Christmas Gumdrop Cookies—soft, buttery sugar cookies packed with colorful, fruity gumdrops. Each bite offers a cheerful mix of chewy texture and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for cookie swaps, nostalgic gatherings, or cozy nights in. These classic cookies are a hit with kids and adults alike and make an ideal choice for anyone looking for quick holiday treats, festive dessert ideas, or easy cookie recipes that feel timeless and fun.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped gumdrops (fruity, not spice)
Instructions
1. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
5. Fold in chopped gumdrops evenly.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
8. Let cool on sheet briefly, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
These cookies taste best once fully cooled, when the gumdrops set into the dough.
To keep cookies soft for days, add a slice of white bread into the storage container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, gumdrop cookies, Christmas cookies, retro desserts, easy holiday baking