Gumdrop Cookies With Orange Icing

Name: Gumdrop Cookies With Orange Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 60 squares
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, well beaten; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon water; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup gumdrop, chopped; 1 cup nuts, chopped; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange rind; powdered sugar

Submitted by Recipe Junkie

"A delicious variation to a holday favorite."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 60 squares

ingredients

For cookies
4 large eggs, well beaten
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
1 cup gumdrop, chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped
For orange icing
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange rind
powdered sugar

directions

Combine eggs, brown sugar and water in a large bowl and beat well.
Add remaining cookie ingredients and mix well.
Spread the mixture onto a lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 300° for 25 minutes.
Prepare icing ingredients and add sufficient powdered sugar for spreading consistency.