Gumdrop Bars

p. 62 · Patty Shapiro 5/88 — The Culinary Arts Institute Encyclopedic Cookbook, 5/88

The original: Gumdrop Bars

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake (or regular flour)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated (or regular) milk
  • 1 cup soft gumdrops, cut up
  • 1 1/2 cups nuts (optional).

Method

greased 9x13 pan. , 325°, 35 minutes

Beat eggs until light, add sugar and milk gradually, add flour in thirds, beating until smooth.

Add gumdrops (and nuts), spread in pan bake.

Top with frosting and gumdrops.