Gumdrop Gems
1 c. shortening
¾ tsp. vanilla extract
½ c. white sugar
½ c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
1 ½ c. quick cooking oats
48 small gumdrops
Preheat oven to 375º. Cream shortening with vanilla. Add sugars gradually, creaming well. Add eggs and beat thoroughly. Sift flour, soda and salt together; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats. Shape dough into balls and put on greased cookies sheets. Make hollow in each ball and place a gumdrop in each hollow. Bake 10-12 minutes. Yield: 48 cookies.
