1 1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Margarine or butter; soft
1 ts Vanilla
2 Eggs
3 c Flour
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Gum drops; in small pieces
In large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Blend in vanilla and eggs. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold in gum drop pieces. Shape dough into two 1 1/2 inch diameter rolls. Wrap in waxed paper; chill at least 1 hour. Heat oven to 350F. Grease cookie sheets. With sharp knife, slice into 1/4-inch slices; place on prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 8 to 11
minutes. Remove from cookie sheets immediately. Make 5 to 6 dozen. —–