This recipe for gum drop cookies uses colorful red and green gumdrops to add a nice look and texture to these delicious Christmas cookies.

Whether you grew up with them or are just discovering their colorful appeal, Gumdrop Cookies deserve a permanent spot in your baking repertoire. This updated version was kitchen-tested to achieve the perfect sugar cookie consistency and just the right amount of spice drops—so you know they’ll be perfect every time.

Nutty Spiced Snowdrop Cookies are full of buttery, nutty, spiced flavor. A holiday favorite!

These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! —Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

These cookies have been a Christmas tradition in my family for as long as I can remember, with the recipe card now littered with notes from slight changes made over the years. While it may seem odd to put gummy candy in a cookie, they are a great seasonal twist on the classic oatmeal cookie - just make sure you use spice drops, not fruity gum drops, to get the right flavor.

These delicious gumdrop cookies have a delicious crisp oatmeal base with an awesome chew added by the gumdrops.

These soft and chewy old-fashioned Gumdrop Cookies will take you straight back to your childhood. Sugar cookies studded with colorful gumdrops will make the most delicious Christmas Cookies this holiday season.

Soft and Spiced Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday treat—soft, chewy, and coated in powdered sugar for a festive look. Easy to make and full of holiday cheer!

These spice cookies are a delicious blend of spices somewhat reminiscent of Ginger snaps but with a bit of a different flavor.

These crazy-easy Spice Cookies are made with a box of cake mix. They have a soft texture and classic flavor that’s perfect for the holidays!