Gumdrop cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 1 cup granulated white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 cups gumdrops cut into chunks the size of a semi-sweet chocolate chip
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375 degree Fahrenheit
2. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, mix well.
3. Add the oatmeal, gumdrops, nuts, and coconut and mix well to coat the gumdrops with flour.  Take care to separate the gumdrops if they are stuck together.  Set aside.
4. Cream the butter and sugars together.
5. Add the eggs, salt, and vanilla and mix well.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture by ½ cup scoops, mixing well after each addition.
7. Drop by spoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet.  Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.