Sugar Crispies

Well, I started this "12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies"  with some gumdrop cookies, and I thought it would be nice to end up with another variation of a cookie involving gumdrops.  This was the recipe I was hunting for originally and then realized it was tucked away in the garage in one of  my Christmas boxes, so made the other recipe, which is quite different from this recipe.

 I'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to April of Abby's Sweets for hosting this fun, supportive cookie group!  I have really enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful baking bloggers and picking up great cookie recipes along the way!
These gumdrop cookies live up to their name.  The very centers are a bit soft, yet the edges are crispy, sugary, melt in your mouth goodness!  I used the "Spice Drops" version of gumdrops, which added a bit of zing to the bite:) Right after baking, the drops are also softer and chewier, which complements the crisp cookie. Sugar Crispies would be a delicious, colorful addition to any cookie platter!

Sugar Crispies
(From Gooseberry Patch "Christmas".  Recipe by Peggy Peters of Chittenango, NY)

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
sugar for coating
gumdrops

Cream together shortening, sugar, eggs, oil, salt and vanilla.  Sift all dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.  Roll into one-inch balls and roll in sugar.  Press on gumdrop in center of each cookie.  Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Yield: 8 dozen.
Merry Christmas!

This post is linked to Tidy Mom's Lovin' it Fridays! (The Holly Bloggy Christmas Edition!)
and All Through the Year Cheer .