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     Title: Gumdrop Cookies
Categories: Cookies, Snacks, Candies
     Yield: 36 servings

   3/4 c  Shortening
     1 c  Sugar; divided
   1/2 ts Almond extract
 1 3/4 c  A-P flour
   1/2 ts Baking soda
   1/4 ts Salt
     1 c  Chopped fruit-flavored or
          - spiced gumdrops
     2 lg Egg whites; room temp

 Set oven @ 350 F/175 C.

 Cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until light and
 fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in almond extract. In another
 bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add
 to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in gumdrops.

 In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks
 form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff
 peaks form. Fold into dough.

 Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2" apart onto ungreased
 baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
 Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to
 cool completely.

 Recipe by: Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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