Busters Recipes

Gum Drop Chewies

3/4 cup (175 mL) Golden Crisco Shortening
1/2 cup (125 mL) lightly-packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
1 egg
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) quick oats
1/2 cup (125 mL) flaked coconut
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking soda
1 cup (250 mL) small gum drops, cut in chunks



1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Cream shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla in large bowl on medium speed of
electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Combine flour, oats, coconut, baking powder and baking soda. Add to creamed
mixture; mix well. Stir in gum drops. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto greased
baking sheets.
4. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or just until golden.


Makes: About 4 dozen cookies