Goody-Goody Gumdrops

Name: Goody-Goody Gumdrops
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 pound (about 20 dozen pieces)
Ingredients: 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1-1/4 cups water, divided; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 4 drops each red and green food coloring; Additional sugar

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Total Time:Prep: 10 min. + standing Cook: 10 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Richard Bunt, Painted Post, New York

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Updated on Jan. 05, 2024

My jewel-toned squares are softer than store-bought gumdrops, and their terrific taste has a true old-fashioned quality people love. You can't eat just one! —Richard Bunt, Painted Post, New York

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Goody-Goody Gumdrops

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Yield:1 pound (about 20 dozen pieces)

Prep:10 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1-1/4 cups water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
4 drops each red and green food coloring
Additional sugar

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Directions

1
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining 3/4 cup water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add gelatin mixture; simmer and stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in extract.

2
Divide mixture between 2 bowls; tint 1 red and the other green with food coloring. Transfer each to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan; cool completely. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 3 hours.
3
Loosen sides from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared cutting board. Cut into 1/2-in. cubes; roll in additional sugar.
4
Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until all sides are dry, 3-4 hours, turning every hour.