Gumdrop Bars

This is a great bar cookie recipe, using the surprise addition of gumdrop candies to pair with walnuts.

• Calories: 181 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 eggs
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup gum drops, no licorice ones

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Step 2

Sift dry ingredients and set aside

Step 3

Beat eggs in large bowl until foamy.

Step 4

Beat in sugar gradually.

Step 5

Add vanilla.

Step 6

Blend in sifted dry ingredients.

Step 7

Mix in gumdrops and walnuts.

Step 8

Pour into pan and spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into bars while still warm.