Category: Desserts - Candies

Goody Goody Gumdrops     

Ingredients:
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp peppermint extract or 1/2 tsp. orange extract
Food coloring
additional sugar

Preparation:
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add the gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in extract.

For orange, add 12 drops yellow and 5 drops red food coloring. Pour into greased 8x8 pan. For mint, divide mixture into two bowls; add four drops green food coloring to one bowl and four drops red to the other. Pour into two greased 8"x4"x2" loaf pans.

Chill 3 hours or until firm. Loosen edges from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared board. Cut into 1/2" cubes; roll in sugar. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 3-4 hours, turning every hour so all sides dry. Cover and chill.

Date added: 2012-11-18
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