Jackie is my oldest sister- we are 14 years apart. I have the fondest memories of her always spoiling me from as far back as I can remember! When I was little she would take me to Snyder’s drug store for cherry cokes in her green mustang. One of my most cherished pictures of myself was from a trip she took me on to see Santa at the renown downtown Dayton’s. Growing up she always baked me these gumdrop cookies- they have always been a favorite because they are like nothing I have ever had and completely addicting! Jackie is also my daughter Allie’s Godmother (pictured below) Jackie will always be the best biggest sister I could ever have!

Location: Minnesota

Favorite Recipe: Gumdrop Cookies

Preheat oven to 375⁰

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ¾ cup sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup quick-cooking oats
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• ½ cup gumdrops, cut in small pieces

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugars; add egg and vanilla; beat well. Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture. Add oats, coconut and gumdrops. Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375⁰ about 10- 12 minutes.

Makes 3 dozen.