Gum drop cookies

6 dozen

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMargarine
¾cupWhite sugar
¾cupBrown sugar
2Eggs,unbeaten
2cupsRolled oats
¾cupCoconut
1packMcCorkmick's baking gums,cut
Fine
½cupChopped nuts
¾teaspoonGrated lemon rind
1teaspoonVanilla
2cupsSifted flour
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking soda
1teaspoonBaking powder

Directions

Combine margarine,skugars,eggs,lemom rind and vanilla and beat thoroughly.Sift floiur with salt,baking powder and soda.Add to margarine mixture and mix well.Add rolled oats,coconut,baking gums and nuts.Mix thoroughly.Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

Typed by G.Major 07\\08\\95 From McCormick's Baking Gums Submitted By GEORGINA MAJOR On 07-11-95