Description
Ready to add a dash of nostalgia to your holiday baking? These Retro Christmas Gumdrop Cookies are soft, chewy sugar cookies packed with vibrant, fruity gumdrops. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or making memories in the kitchen. With simple ingredients and a classic holiday look, this easy recipe fits right into your go-to collection for quick holiday baking, easy cookie recipes, and festive dessert ideas. Whether you’re gifting or snacking, these cookies bring vintage charm to every bite.
Ingredients
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup chopped gumdrops
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
5. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
6. Fold in the chopped gumdrops evenly.
7. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
10. Store in an airtight container or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
For easier chopping, coat the gumdrops lightly with flour to reduce stickiness.
Don’t overbake! They should look slightly underdone in the center for the best chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg