Gumdrop squares –Holiday Gumdrop Squares
First up, take a look at this delightful creation:
What you’ll need for these chewy and colorful delights:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups gumdrops, chopped
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Now that we have our ingredients ready, let’s get down to business! Here’s how you make these mouth-watering squares:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract. Make sure everything is well incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped gumdrops and nuts (if using) until they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the squares to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Finally, dust the cooled squares with powdered sugar for that extra sweet touch, cut them into squares, and get ready to indulge!
These Holiday Gumdrop Squares are sure to bring joy to your holiday celebrations, armed with texture and sweetness that’s just unbeatable. So grab your apron and get ready to sweeten up your festivities with this delicious recipe!