Baking cookies around the holidays is a big deal in our house. Some are a must every year and we also come up with new recipes. This one is simple, delicious and fun to make with the kids!—Angela Lemoine, Howell, New Jersey
In a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla, food coloring and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or until firm enough to shape.
Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake until tops are cracked and edges are set, 12-15 minutes. Immediately press a gumdrop into each cookie. Cool cookies 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.
Test Kitchen Tips
These also make adorable Valentine's Day treats: Just tint the cookie dough pink instead of green.
Heart-shaped gummies are typically available at candy stores. If you have a hard time finding them, try cutting shapes from Fruit Roll-Ups or fruit leather with a small heart-shaped cookie cutter.
If the cookies won't crackle, make sure your oven is fully preheated. That initial blast of heat creates a crust that cracks as the cookies rise.
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Vicki
Nov 10, 2019
I made these last year and they were a huge hit! My co-workers kept requesting them. They were easy to make, the taste and texture are really good and they look really cute. I could not find the heart shaped-gumdrops, so I cut maraschino cherries in half and used those instead. I am expecting to make these a lot this holiday season :)
amehart
Nov 6, 2019
These were so cute to make and grandchildren loved them. I had trouble finding the gummy heart candy so had to use something different for the heart, but now I can plan ahead and buy the hearts when I see them.
blondemom74037
Dec 24, 2018
I made these this Christmas season , and I could not give them away! My husband, kids, and grandkids would not eat them. I even took 41 of them to work. After 9 hours there are still 29 left.
heidiclark1
Dec 20, 2016
I have not tried this recipe yet, but my Walmart store just stocked Valentines candy... just in time for Christmas! It's December 20.
Mary
Dec 13, 2016
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Dec 9, 2016
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pillotopp
Dec 8, 2016
Havcent made yet but just wanted to say these are SO CUTE! What a cute idea for the heart and grinchmas :)
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I made these last year and they were a huge hit! My co-workers kept requesting them. They were easy to make, the taste and texture are really good and they look really cute. I could not find the heart shaped-gumdrops, so I cut maraschino cherries in half and used those instead. I am expecting to make these a lot this holiday season :)
These were so cute to make and grandchildren loved them. I had trouble finding the gummy heart candy so had to use something different for the heart, but now I can plan ahead and buy the hearts when I see them.
I made these this Christmas season , and I could not give them away! My husband, kids, and grandkids would not eat them. I even took 41 of them to work. After 9 hours there are still 29 left.
I have not tried this recipe yet, but my Walmart store just stocked Valentines candy... just in time for Christmas! It's December 20.
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Havcent made yet but just wanted to say these are SO CUTE! What a cute idea for the heart and grinchmas :)